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LOT 0585
Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (0.57 grams, 20 mm).
Composed of a flat-section body with an integral suspension loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market around 2000s.
From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK.
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Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Composed of restrung graduated opaque black glass beads of oblate barrel and irregular types. 21.7 grams, 49 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Amber Glass Pilgrim's Flask
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With tubular neck and everted rim. 107 grams, 15.2 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
'At the moment the cross is brought for veneration .... they offer oil to be blessed in little flasks. When the mouth of one of the flasks touches the Wood of the Cross, the oil instantly bubbles over, and unless it is closed very quickly it all spills out.' (The Piacenza Pilgrim, v. 173, circa 570 AD).
