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LOT 0870
Roman Gold Ring with IHS and Fish Gemstone
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.49 grams, 20.11 mm overall, 11.35 x 14.74 mm internal diameter.).
Hollow-formed hoop with broad shoulders, shallow cell with inset jasper intaglio of a fish with cross potent above and 'IHC' retrograde below; possibly a marriage.
ProvenanceFrom the E.M. collection, acquired in Washington DC, USA, in the 1960s.
Shown to Sotheby’s, Bond Street, London, UK, in 1980, authenticated and described as Roman Christian, gifted to the present owner in 2004.
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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LOT 0870
Roman Gold Ring with IHS and Fish Gemstone
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
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Roman Red Stone Thumb Pestle
3rd-6th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Red marble pestle or grinding tool, the handle formed as a thumb with knuckle and nail detailing; old collector's label '2' to underside. 312 grams, 12 cm
Ex private collection, Mrs L.S., 1980s. Acquired from the above, 1999. Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12096-218201. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Such items were mainly used by medical staff for grinding ingredients such as medicinal compounds, cosmetics and culinary spices. -
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £98
Composed mainly of oblate and annular beads; restrung. 13.1 grams, 37.2 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With deep slender bow and domed knop to each end of the crossbar, D-shaped plate with spike to accept a third knop (absent), foot with chamfered sides and catch to reverse; pin and spring. 37 grams, 66.5 mm
From the private collection of John Fox, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK, antiquarian and archaeologist; his collection assembled in the 1950s-1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
