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LOT 0831
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
14 1/8 in. (31.8 grams, 36 cm).
Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, oblate and other types with barrel-shaped pendant centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 2000s.
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Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £210
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Roman Silver Ring with Iron Core and Mars Standing
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
The hoop with expanded shoulders and a sub-rectangular bezel with a raised oval intaglio image of the God Mars standing right, wearing a helmet. 16.01 grams, 27.09 mm overall, 23.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
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Mars Ultor was linked with Roman war imagery. Mars represented military power, the strength of the army and violence in battle. The ring was probably a gift for a soldier.
