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LOT 0681
Roman Mosaic Glass Bead
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (13 grams, 22 mm).
Barrel-shaped in profile with bands of marvered feathered trails. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection, 1979-1983.
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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Bull
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Discoid in plan with D-shaped nozzle, lug handle, discus with low-relief image of bull advancing left, discus with radiating hatched lines; base recessed and bordered by two circular grooves, hatched band to base of nozzle. 120 grams, 11.2 cm
From a Scottish gentleman’s collection, Glasgow, formed from the early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Duck's Head Applique
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £222
Modelled in high-relief, hollow-formed with scooped lower end to neck, feather texture. 89 grams, 65 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Large Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bust of the Goddess Athena and Inscription
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
Hollow-formed with flange rim and stepped bezel, inset intaglio profile bust of Athena in crested helmet; sinistrograde legend to bottom edge 'ΚΡΑΤΙΜΠ*'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 20.80 grams, 33.33 mm overall, 22.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z, USA 12 1/2, Europe 28.77, Japan 27)
with Bertolami Fine Arts, London, Auction 66, no.481. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13121-249538.
