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LOT 0678
Roman Silver Container Pendant
CIRCA 2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (6.3 grams, 35 mm).
Tubular body with domed cap to each end, applied granule clusters, three suspension loops.
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market before
2000. From an EU collection before 2020.
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LOT 0678
Roman Silver Container Pendant
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Late Roman Silver-Gilt Triangular Belt Mount with Lions
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
The borders with spiral motifs and running lions, a hole in each corner for fastening pins. 8.97 grams, 60 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection.
By the second half of the 4th century, broad Roman military belts were decorated with chip-carved mounts and plates. The fittings were realised by punching or by chip carving different patterns and motifs. -
Roman Carnelian Elephant Chariot Gemstone
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £878
With elephant chariot and winged Victory in a field of vegetation; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.06 grams, 17 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising variously shaped beads; restrung. 12 grams, 40 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.