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LOT 0919
Roman Rock Crystal Vessel
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (36.7 grams, 32 mm).
Globular in form with low basal disc, central socket.
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1970s.
Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection.
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Roman and Other Glass and Stone Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising a quantity of mixed beads, mainly oblate and cylindrical in form, including glass, modelled, faience and stone etc. 58.5 grams total, 1-14 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
The use of amber beads as amulets in the Roman world is well attested, even in Britain (series of bracelets have been found in late Roman graves at Cirencester and Colchester). The amber beads were associated with pierced coins, pierced dog’s teeth and a lunate pendant. Pliny said that amber was beneficial to infants ‘when attached to the body in the form of an amulet'. -
Roman Bronze Dolphin Mount
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Casket foot formed as a dolphin with trident tail pierced for attachment, incised ring-and-dot eyes, tiered rectangular base. 29.4 grams, 50 mm
Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Gaming Dice
1st-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £156
Cuboid with impressed spots disposed 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. 13.8 grams, 12.3 mm
Ex N. Du Quesne Bird collection. Acquired 4 February 1999. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.82. Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification slip.
