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LOT 0554
Roman Mosaic Tesserae Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 5/8 in. (95 grams total, 4-14 mm).
A mixed group of one hundred and seventy single stone tesserae of various colours and sizes. [170]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Bronze Ring with Greek Inscription
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Flat discoid plaque inscribed in Greek capitals 'CΟΛΟ/ΜѠΝ/ΛΕΓΕΙ/ΦΥΛАΞ' (Σολομων λεγει φυλαξ = Salomon says [to be] the guardian). 6.25 grams, 25.20 mm overall, 20.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. -
Roman Period Gold Earring Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Mixed group with carnelian, pearl, glass, amethyst and other beads. 7.85 grams total, 14-40 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With a large hoop supporting a lozenge-shaped bezel with a stylised dolphin facing right. 2.57 grams, 23.54 mm overall, 20.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
