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LOT 0620
Roman Mixed Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 1/4 in. (21.8 grams, 33.5 cm).
Restrung group of spherical, oblate, biconical and other beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 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 Silver Votive Plaque with Hercules
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Tongue-shaped with central repoussé motif of Hercules standing nude on a plinth supporting his club and with lionskin mantle draped over his bent forearm; rectangular frame surrounding; traces of similar frames to both sides; six holes for attachment. 30 grams, 99 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.
The panel has clearly been cut from a larger sheet of silver which was stamped with figures low-relief figures: to the left of Hercules is a frame with fronds at the top and the bent arms of a figure wearing a palla. -
Roman Glass Cup
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
With dimpled base, carinated flange to foot and tubular body, flared rim. 45.7 grams, 95 mm
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. -
Late Roman Decorated Bronze Bracelet
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Rectangular-section penannular body with flared terminals, linear and ring-and-dot decoration to the terminals. 13.2 grams, 52 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
