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LOT 0860
Roman Gold Earring Pair with Bosses
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.01 grams total, 20 mm).
Comprising a matched pair of delicate earrings, each with a large circular boss with a central granule and fine filigree surrounding the perimeter, pyramidal cluster of granules to the base; twisted hook with a hook-and-loop closure. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London lady, UK.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
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Roman Marble Female Head
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Carved in the half-round, showing a mature female with rounded facial features and hair drawn back in a chignon; band and ridged body of the headdress in Egyptianising style; mounted on a custom-made wooden display stand. 520 grams total, 17 cm including stand
Private collection, Munich, Germany. with Heritage of Ketterer, Munich, Germany. with Auction House Ursula Nusser E.K., Germany, 2011, no.4021. -
Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With a smooth upper face and a large pellet to each terminal, integral suspension loop above. 2.69 grams, 26 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A mixed group of over hundred single tesserae of various colours and sizes. 130 grams total, 1-14 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
