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LOT 0848
Roman Iridescent Glass Cup with Trail
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (33.8 grams, 71 mm).
Drum-shaped body on a low basal ring and everted rim, bands to the outer face; iridescent surface.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
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Roman Sardonyx Gemstone in Silver Ring
1st century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
An oval intaglio showing a hand with summum bonum: cornucopia and poppy ear, set in a later ring with granulation; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.37 grams, 23.00 mm overall, 16.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Acquired on the European art market. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Minerva Standing
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With a slender D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, the oval bezel with Minerva facing left, holding a spear and a shield in her left hand, and a wreath in her right hand, with a flaming altar to the side. 3.88 grams, 21.28 mm overall, 18.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Domed body layered horizontally, an engraved figure of standing Hermes facing right, wearing a petasos and holding a caduceus. 2.44 grams, 16 mm
Old French collection, 1980s. UK private collection, acquired in the French art market.
