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LOT 0894
Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 5/8 in. (353 grams total, 10-15 mm).
A mixed group of two hundred and fifty single tesserae of various colours and sizes, mostly cuboid. [250, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Roman Double Phallic Enamelled Bronze Plate Brooch
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With central rib and a reserved phallus to each side on an enamelled panel. 3.93 grams, 31 mm
Acquired before 2000. Ex property of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman. Property of a Kent lady collector. -
Roman Bronze Statuette of Mercury
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Standing nude with winged petasos to the head, in contrapposto pose; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 66 grams total, 85 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Mercury was the god of trade and industry, whose principle shrine in the city of Rome was at the Circus Maximus. Equated with the Greek Hermes he became the god of tradesmen and merchants. He was also the god of thieves and was associated with healing, mainly in Gaul, where he had a number of important temples connected to sacred springs, This statuette was probably a votive offering to one of this temples. -
Romano-British 'Gloucestershire' Mixed Brooch Collection
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including bow-and-fantail, enamelled bird plate brooch and other types. 52 grams total, 23-74 mm
Found Gloucestershire, UK.
