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LOT 1068
Roman Iridescent Glass Bead
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
5/8 in. (2.55 grams, 15 mm).
Plano-convex type with transverse piercing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
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Roman Silver Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising: a penannular child's bracelet; a penannular ring with braided decoration; a lobed pendant with knop finial. 8.1 grams total, 21-34 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Blue and Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Roman Bronze Lion's Head Fragment
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Modelled in the round with open jaws and lolling tongue, furrowed eyebrows and large lentoid eyes, mane detailing framing the face. 59.4 grams, 45.3 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
