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LOT 0787
Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1/2 in. (349 grams total, 8-11 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 Blue Chequerboard Glass Bead
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From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1980s. -
Roman Glass Vessel
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
Tall thin translucent pale green vessel with wide foot and dimpled base, tapering stem and flared rim. 27.6 grams, 12.5 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Iron Ring with Gemstone
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
discoid bezel with intaglio scene of figure wearing a helmet and pleated robe sitting on a rock beneath a tree with a spear resting on one shoulder, altar behind him flaming vessel, post with armour and shield. 5.59 grams, 23.23 mm overall, internal diameter 11.8x15.38 mm (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
