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LOT 0932
Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 1/2 in. (332 grams total, 8-14 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 Bronze Mirror with Handle
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Roman and Byzantine Bronze Ring Group
Circa 3rd-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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Ex C. Sullivan collection, UK, 1990s. -
Roman Six-Sided Glass Jar with Iridescence
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Squat hexagonal-section jar with pinched angles, flared mouth and rolled rim. 64 grams, 96 mm
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.