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LOT 0578
Roman Period Gold Earring Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 1/2 in. (7.85 grams total, 14-40 mm).
Mixed group with carnelian, pearl, glass, amethyst and other beads. [8]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Roman Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
The group comprising: a bronze handle or a furniture mount with ribbed body and looped terminals; a lead disc with Roman numerals 'VII' in two lines; a whetstone and two moulded stone fragments. 118 grams total, 23-88 mm
Found Nottinghamshire, UK. Acquired from Ancient & Oriental in 2003. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Casket Key
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With large loop handle and short shank, knop above the loop. 33.2 grams, 58 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector. -
Roman Clear Cut-Glass Beaker
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Translucent glass with wheel-cut bands creating registers of ellipses and circles. 189 grams, 11 cm wide
Fine condition, repaired.
Acquired on the French art market, 1990s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection.