Roman Redware Bowl with External Decoration

With broad plaque and raised ellipsoid panel, incuse advancing lion with tail raised. 5.79 grams, 24.25 mm overall, 20.12 x 15.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)



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

Modelled as a bird in flight with raised head, outstretched wings and fanned tail, fine engraving to the body; attachment loop and catchplate to the reverse. 7.69 grams, 31.7 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

Consisting of six vertical supports with hook-shaped terminals, connected to a circular top plate via ring joints and to a circular bottom plate by paired double hooks, attached to the supports with rivets; the top circular plate linked to the bottom one by a sturdy element terminating in a hook at the lower end and a round loop at the top, where the main suspension hook for the chandelier is attached; a small chain link attached to the bottom circular plate. 1.6 kg, 54.2 cm wide



UK private collection assembled 1970s-1990s, and thence to the liquidated estate of the above. Accompanied by letter from the relevant authorities renouncing any current or future claim over this piece. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13446-263437.

A chandelier like this (candelabrum, λυχνίον, λαμπτήρ, φανός) was designed for easy transport and was most probably created to be used in military activities. These field chandeliers featured platforms fitted with lamp supports, which branched out into several arms from which the lamps were hung. They were highly portable and collapsible, designed to be easily dismantled and reassembled as needed.