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LOT 0630
Roman Jet Amuletic Stamp Seal
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (3.42 grams, 38 mm).
Quadrilateral with incised border to each long face, reversed inscription to one face reading 'VNΛMELPROCCVI'; 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 Vessel with Actor's Mask Handle
Early 3rd century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,440
A squat jar in lead-rich copper-alloy with concentric rings to the base, bulbous body, trefoil mouth with egg-and-dart detailing, strap handle with vine-leaf detailing, actor's mask at the lower end and a lion's head with open mouth at the other. 695 grams, 13.2 cm
Acquired on the Swiss art market, 2001. Private European collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12586-232162. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Silver-Gilt Plaque in Frame
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £325
Ellipsoid in plan with pellets to the border, central inset panel with profile bust of Minerva wearing a helmet. 9.5 grams, 30 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 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 Gemstone Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £546
Including a rock crystal insert with intaglio hoplite and two other intaglio warriors, a later cameo with female bust. 2.16 grams total, 11-15 mm
Norfolk family collection, 1940s-1960s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
