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LOT 0740
Roman Jet Amuletic Stamp Seal
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (10.57 grams, 51 mm).
Quadrilateral with a keeled upper face, underside with reversed inscription reading 'SEVSVPLICI'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons gallery, London, UK, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Glass Handled Jar
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
With dimpled base, bulbous body with opposed dimples to the sidewall, applied flange to the neck, applied trails forming lateral handles. 39.4 grams, 78 mm wide
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Glass Phallic Amulet
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £450
Modelled in the round with applied red-glass collar, pierced through the shaft for suspension. 11.4 grams, 32 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Gilt Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Onion-knop finials and deep bow, long footplate with volutes to the sides; pin to the reverse. 23.6 grams, 70 mm
Ex important German collection of brooches, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
