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LOT 0670
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 3/4 in. (22.6 grams, 35 cm).
Restrung group of annular, spherical and melon beads with a later tabular dangle centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Terracotta Lamp with Gladiator
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Discoid body with sunken discus with bas-relief scene of a gladiator in combat with gladius poised and scutum raised above his head, D-shaped nozzle with volutes; supplied with a custom-made stand. 167 grams total, 19 cm including stand (lamp 11.6 cm)
Ex Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, Germany (1944-2001). Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part 2, Christie's London, 28 April 2004, no.178 (part). Acquired by the present owner at the above sale. Accompanied by a copy of the Christie's lot listing. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12235-222198. -
Roman Bronze Phallic Knife Handle
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Formed as an elongated phallus, the quillon formed as the testes. 55.9 grams, 90 mm
From an old UK collection, 1980s. -
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Roman Bulbous Glass Vase
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With long slender neck and everted rim. 37 grams, 12.5 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
