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LOT 0134
Roman Marble Cicada Fragment
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 5/8 in. (1.07 kg total, 16.8 cm high including stand).
Fragment of carved marble arcade with reserved cicada modelled in the half-round at the base; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceFrom the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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Roman Silver Key Ring with Fretwork Heart
1st century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
The bezel formed with an openwork vine and leaf motif. 2.11 grams, 18.62 mm overall, 16.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
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These bronze vessels were typical of the Late Roman Empire. They were direct forerunners of the Frankish types. They often had Christian inscriptions and have been found with silver spoons for liturgical use.
