Roman Red Jasper Magical Stomach Amulet with Hercules Fighting a Lion

Discoid type with incuse design of a bull's head with a bird perched on each horn, ewer between; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.82 grams, 13 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 1.46 kg total, 7.9-16 cm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, for analogies with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.

Bulbous body with applied foot, short tubular neck with trefoil mouth and a strap handle to the rear. 35.4 grams, 90 mm



Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK, in 1992 with reference no.SF3C. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady. Accompanied by an original Shirley Warren invoice no.2137 dated 13 April 1992 (£400.00).