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LOT 0877
Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1/2 in. (350 grams total, 9-14 mm).
A mixed group of two hundred and fifty single tesserae of various colours and sizes, mainly 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 and Other Bead Necklace
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £104
Restrung designer necklace with oblate, tubular and other beads, with an Indian furnace-wound swirled bead at the centre. 17.6 grams, 42 cm
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, gallery. -
Roman Gemstone in Iron Bezel with Fortuna and Inscription
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Ellipsoid gemstone in ferrous matrix; intaglio figural scene with two figures in floor-length robes, each supporting a cornucopia, facing each other and holding hands; above, two profile busts with radiate crowns; below recumbent amphora; legend 'MIA' beneath the extended arms; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.82 grams, 22 mm
From a Swiss collection, 1980s onwards. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gold Ring with Bird Gemstone
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Comprising a round-section hoop supporting a cup-shaped bezel, inset domed garnet engraved with a standing bird. 2.39 grams, 23.97 mm overall, 17.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
