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LOT 0611
Roman Ring with Leaping Gladiatorial Lion
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.21 grams, 21.25 mm overall, 17.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).
A bronze finger ring with raised ellipsoid bezel, incuse leaping lion motif.
ProvenanceAcquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 228.
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Late Roman Silver Ring with Cross
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Roman Mount with Flavian Emperor
Late 1st century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A copper-alloy appliqué protome in the form of the Flavian Emperor Vespasian, frontal bust in half relief, wearing an exomis leaving his right shoulder uncovered, solid suspension ring to the top of the head. 52.3 grams, 60 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
The realism in the details is remarkable and was achieved through fine modelling. This protome was perhaps set in a medallion to decorate the lower terminal of a fulcrum, an S-shaped couch attachment almost always made of metal which was fastened to the side of a wooden headboard to serve as an elbow-rest on a couch (kline).
