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LOT 0762
Roman Green Glass Weight
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (2.5 grams, 17 mm).
Discoid with stepped profile, reserved bust of a winged putto holding a lyre. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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Roman Sidonian Mould-Blown Glass Flask in the Shape of a Date
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Mould-blown with elliptical body, short neck and thick everted rim in amber-tinted glass, with modelled wrinkles to resemble date fruit. 18.3 grams, 65 mm
German art market. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003. -
Roman Mars Standing Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Ellipsoid carnelian gemstone with intaglio figure of Mars standing holding a spear and wearing a helmet, altar with flame beside him. 1.18 grams, 18 mm
From an old UK collection, 1980s. -
Roman Bronze Battlefield Surgical Scalpels
Circa 83-87 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Mounted in an old custom glazed presentation case with explanatory labels; found Inchtuthil, Scotland. 1.42 kg total, 38 x 29.2 cm
From the Roman legionary fortress Inchtuthil, Perthshire, 83-87 A.D. Private UK collection. Acquired in the 1980s. Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman.
