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LOT 0715
Roman Period Bronze Dress Pin Group
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 - 7 1/2 in. (85 grams total, 6.9-19 cm).
Comprising complete and incomplete examples with decorative finials including birds, vessels, a human head and other forms. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Gemstone with Lion
Roman, 2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Of truncated conical form, the agate stone engraved with a prancing male lion facing right, one front leg and tail raised; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.79 grams, 14 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s. -
Late Roman Silver-Gilt Triangular Belt Mount with Lions
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
The borders with spiral motifs and running lions, a hole in each corner for fastening pins. 8.97 grams, 60 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection.
By the second half of the 4th century, broad Roman military belts were decorated with chip-carved mounts and plates. The fittings were realised by punching or by chip carving different patterns and motifs. -
Roman Period Terracotta Footed Vessel
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising a broad carinated bowl with central hole and hatching to the rim, stepped stem and flared base with rolled rim. 401 grams, 13.1 cm wide
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
Maybe a vessel used for the holy libations, as could be deduced from the central aperture. The Romans had adopted the Etruscan rituals for the sacred libations called aisna or eisna, and they essentially consisted of prayers and offerings. Most of the offerings took place during the morning (thesan), and vacl thesnin was the 'morning libation'. The practice included a threefold offering, to heaven, earth and the gods.
