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LOT 0603
Roman Mosaic Glass Bead
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (2.66 grams, 14.7 mm).
Of oblate shape with an intricate chequerboard pattern; the patterns assembled from bundles of compatible coloured canes melted together, pulled out long and the slices then melted as the bead around bead surfaces. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
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Roman Bronze Pan with Handle
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £667
The bowl with a wide flat bottom and convex sides; the inside with incised concentric circles; flat handle with raised edges and hooked finial for suspension. 483 grams, 39.5 cm
German private collection, Mr O., collecting in the 1950s-1960s; thence by descent. with Bonhams, London, 7 July 2016, lot 191. 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.11735-201189.
This vessel was part of Roman and provincial bronze instrumentum domesticum, i.e. culinary or domestic utility ware. Such cooking vessels are rare: some are found in central and northern Italy, in Pannonia, Germany and in Britain. The Aylesford Pan, today in the British Museum (inventory no.1886.1112.1), is one of the most important finds. This specimen (Eggers type 130), probably pre-Caesarian or Caesarian, was found in a grave together with a Celtic bucket and a jug. -
Superb Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Ring
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With spurs to the shoulders, domed bezel with central roundel, enamel fill. 2.97 grams, 21.66 mm overall, 16.06 x 17.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Found Norfolk, Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. Accompanied by an old Norfolk Castle Museum record slip. -
Roman Gold Pendant with Garnet
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Ribbed loop supporting a discoid plaque with beaded wire rim, inset garnet cabochon. 0.20 grams, 8.46 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
