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LOT 0747
Roman Gold Lunar Pendant
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.15 grams, 17 mm).
A repoussé pendant with raised bosses and applied suspension loop.
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Marble Altar Top with Three Heads of Hekate
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
Carved in the round as three radiating female faces surrounding a central socket; three faces of the Greek goddess Hekate the goddess associated with magic, witchcraft, the night, the moon, ghosts and necromancy. 1.1 kg total, 10.9 cm (1.2 kg total, 11.3 cm high including stand)
Ex J. Waring collection, 1980s onwards. Ex Coincraft, London, UK. Accompanied by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Clasped Hands Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Rectangular-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, bezel set with carnelian intaglio with a mani in fede motif; cleaned. 3.31 grams, 20.27 mm overall, 16.49 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman 'Constable Maxwell' Glass Plate
4th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A wide, shallow bowl with gently sloping walls and dimple to base, tubular foot ring; set in a custom-made glazed display case. 3.1 kg total, 44 x 44 cm including box
From the Constable Maxwell collection, given as a gift to a long term employee, with inscription to verso. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12620-235747. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The plate belongs to the category of blown bowls with tubular rim which were used as daily dishes and plates. They are part of a series made in the late 4th century A.D., but continuing an Italic tradition of production of glass vessels of this category existing since the 1st century A.D.
