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LOT 0100
Roman Silver-Gilt Military Mount with Mars Ultor
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (18.79 grams, 32 mm).
D-shaped plaque with bust modelled in the round with openwork foliage to the border.
ProvenanceUK private collection, acquired in New York in the 1980s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0100
Roman Silver-Gilt Military Mount with Mars Ultor
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
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Roman Lead Cnaeus Pompey Battle of Munda Sling Shot
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
A facetted lentoid-section sling shot (glans) with inscription in Latin letters 'CN' (Cneius) 'MAG' (Magnus) on one side, and 'IMP' for 'IMPERATOR' (victorious general) to the other side, i.e Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus Imperator (Pompey the Great the victorious general). 80.6 grams, 46 mm
From an old London, UK, collection since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The shot (Völling type 1C) is marked with the abbreviated name of Gnaeus Pompey; it was used in quantity at the Battle of Monda (or Munda) against Julius Caesar, 17th March 45 BC. The projectiles could be of different material: in lead (glandes) or in pottery or stone (lapides missiles). Sometimes they were signed with the name of the general, as is our specimen. -
Roman Gold Hercules Club Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Hollow-form pendant with applied granules and wire decoration. 1.25 grams, 24 mm
Ex London, UK, gentleman's collection, 1980-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Gold Pendant with Chain
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Tubular bead with short length of trichinopoly chain, ivy-leaf pendant. 2.98 grams, 32 mm
From the collection of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
