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LOT 0027
Roman Green Jasper Gemstone of Young Emperor Caracalla
CIRCA 198-217 A.D.
1/2 in. (0.63 grams, 14 mm).
Incuse profile bust of a youth wearing a mantle secured at his chest, with a wreath in his tousled hair; probably Caracalla or Geta; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0027
Roman Green Jasper Gemstone of Young Emperor Caracalla
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
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Roman to Medieval Bronze Artefact Collection
4th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including a La Tène Style mount, openwork starp end with advancing lion, appliqué with lobed fleur-de-lys and other items. 69 grams total, 17-42 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gemstone Collection
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £380 - 480 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £210
Mixed group including a standing female, a perching bird and others; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.66 grams total, 7-16 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Two of the gemstones in this collection show cockerels. The motif of fighting or individual cockerels was very popular in the classical world, and individual cockerels (the animal often associated with gods, such as Mercury or Sol/Helios) were also often depicted in a standing position. Another gemstone appears to represent a nude figure of Dionysos/Bacchus draped in a long cloak, and another shows Helios with a radiate crown. -
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1st-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Including vesica bezel with 'W' motif, lozenge bezel with concentric squares, rosette motif and other types. 33.4 grams total, 16-24 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
