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LOT 0002
Roman Green Chalcedony Gemstone of Horse and Rider with a Snake
3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.43 grams, 10 mm).
Plano-convex type with incuse image of a horseman on rearing steed, plunging a spear into a coiled serpent; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
The image is a precursor of the later iconography of military saints killing the dragon.
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LOT 0002
Roman Green Chalcedony Gemstone of Horse and Rider with a Snake
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
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Roman Amethyst Gemstone of the Goddess Minerva
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Plano-convex in section with incuse bust of Minerva wearing a Corinthian-style crested helmet; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.48 grams, 11 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium with Blue Trail
4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells with laterally applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; iridescent surface. 30.62 grams, 11.8 cm
From a specialist collection of glass, acquired from dealerships during the 1990s. -
Roman Banded Glass Pyxis
1st century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
Drum-shaped in profile with stepped rim; repaired. 87 grams, 60 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.
