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LOT 0895
Roman Ornate Bone Hair Pin with Snake-Head Terminal
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (3.01 grams, 12.8 cm).
With tapering shank and bulb finial carved to represent a snake's head, [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980s-2010.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Accompanied by a typed and laminated identification card.
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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Acquired from Brigantia Antiques, York, UK, in the early 1990s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue slip. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Tall Glass Unguentarium
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Tall iridescent vessel with wide foot and dimpled base, tapering stem and flared rim, two small holes, repaired. 12.5 grams, 14.5 cm
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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.
