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LOT 0955
Roman Orange Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
14 1/8 in. (13.3 grams, 36 cm).
Composed of annular beads interspersed with larger oblate beads; restrung to a Y-shape. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman Bronze and Iron Needles
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Bronze needle with flattened head and punched slit eye; similar in iron; with old identification label 'Roman Bronze & Iron Needles 1st-4th century AD authenticated by British Museum 30/5/2006'. 6.7 grams total, 81-86 mm
Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, circa 2001. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by a laminated identification label. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Bangle Pair
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Each a slender D-section hoop with some iridescent surface. 10.3 grams total, 60 mm each
From an old English collection. Acquired from Helios Gallery in 2011. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The mass production of glass in ancient Rome prompted the development of glass jewellery of unique qualities. The ancient Romans considered jewellery to be an essential accessory, being a public display of the wealth of high social classes. Recent excavations have provided better information on the use of glass for necklaces and bracelets, and in some cases it has been possible to understand the exact arrangement of the jewellery. -
Roman and Other Ancient Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a large quantity of mainly stone, glass and ceramic beads in various shapes, including some amuletic beads. 164 grams total, 1-22 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
