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LOT 0106
Roman Silver Bull Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 1/4 in. (60 grams total, 23-31 mm).
Each free-standing and modelled in the round standing facing, displaying stylised anatomical detailing; one pierced for suspension. [5]
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 0106
Roman Silver Bull Collection
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Roman Terracotta Brick Group
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Of different compositions, including one brick with handwritten label reading 'ROM AMPHITHEATRE [...]'. 3.14 kg total, 21-22 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Yellow Sapphire Gemstone of Commodus in Later Gold Mount
Roman, 2nd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
The naturalistic pale yellow sapphire engraved with the bust of the emperor in profile right. 4.93 grams, 24 mm
Acquired in the 1980s. Ex European collection. Private collection of a London antiquarian.
The reign of Commodus (177-192 A.D.) is typically associated with the end of the period in Roman history, the golden era of peace. He initially reigned jointly with his father Marcus Aurelius (177-180 A.D.), and later alone. Commodus cultivated a personality cult which culminated in his performance as a gladiator in the Colosseum. He was eventually assassinated by a wrestler in the baths, marking the end of the Nerva-Antonine Dynasty. He was succeeded by Pertinax. -
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Roman Bronze Mouse Holding Nut
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Sitting on its haunches, eating a large nut, stylised incised detailing to its textured coat, feet, ears and face; small socket to wedge-shaped base. 17.8 grams, 27 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
