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LOT 0168
Roman Gold Earring Pair with Green Glass and Pearl Drops
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (3.15 grams total, 29 mm each).
Each composed of an ear hoop with hook-and-eye closure, rectangular box setting inlaid with green glass, faux ropework flange, two chain link dangles below featuring pearl beads. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s.
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LOT 0168
Roman Gold Earring Pair with Green Glass and Pearl Drops
Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
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Roman Gold Pendant with Cameo
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
An oval box setting with flange rim, set with a female cameo bust; gusseted suspension loop to top edge. 4.03 grams, 26 mm
From the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Pyxis
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Formed as a cylindrical body with flanged foot to base, straight rim, lid absent. 42.7 grams, 52 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Gemstone with Lion
Roman, 2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Of truncated conical form, the agate stone engraved with a prancing male lion facing right, one front leg and tail raised; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.79 grams, 14 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
