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LOT 0809
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 3/4 in. (17.9 grams, 35 cm).
Restrung group of mainly annular beads with square-section bead dangle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman and Other Mixed Bead Group
1st millennium A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a range of bead types in different materials, including decorated examples. 93 grams total, 3-29 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With three faceted knops to the crossbar, the upper one with beaded collar, and pierced moulding to the upper face, deep bow, stepped junction with foot, trapezoidal foot with ring-and-dot motifs and integral catch; hinged pin to reverse; Keller Type 4. 56 grams, 88 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Colour-Banded Mosaic Glass Bottle
Early-mid 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
From fused canes of opaque white, yellow, pale blue and dark blue, then inflated; the pear-shaped body with a flat base and cylindrical neck, the rim folded out. 20 grams, 76 mm
American private collection, 1990s. with Christie's, New York, 16 June 2006, no.4. From the private collection of Sheik Al Thani. Accompanied by a copy of the Christie's lot listing.