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LOT 0627
Roman Mixed Bead Group
2ND-5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1/8 - 2 5/8 in. (67 grams total, 2-68 mm).
Composed mainly of polychrome glass, faience, lapis lazuli and other beads of various sizes and types, including tubular, annular, spherical, ribbed and other types. [150+, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx W.J. collection, 1990s.
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Roman Silvered Bronze Bow Brooch
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Composed of a comma-shaped piercing to bow; complete with pin and catchplate. 15.2 grams, 30 mm
Acquired before 2000. Ex property of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Strigil
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Comprising a shallow U-section curved head and rectangular handle folded at the top to create a suspension loop to reverse; repaired. 50 grams, 23.5 cm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Venus with Victory Gemstone in Gold Ring
Roman, 1st -2nd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
The chrysoprase gemstone with intaglio Venus seated beside a tree, altar and miniature Victory before her; mounted in a later gold ring; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 12.04 grams, 24.22 mm overall, 20.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 1970-1980.
