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LOT 0131
Roman Silver Mirror
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 in. (7 7/8 in.) (239 grams, 13.8 cm (426 grams total, 20.1 cm including stand)).
Discoid with raised, rounded rim; a 19th-century collection label bearing a handwritten inscription: ‘GAS, Miroir, Gallo Romain’ indicating the findspot; mounted on a custom-made display stand with serpentine column base.
Provenance19th century collection label inscribed in ink ‘GAS, Miroir, Gallo-Romain’, indicating that the mirror was discovered at Gas, Eure-et-Loir, northern France.
Private collection, UK.
The British Museum houses several notable ancient Roman silver hand mirrors, including: 1. Bursa Treasure Mirror – Part of the Bursa Treasure, a 1st-century AD Roman silver hoard discovered near Bursa, Turkey. This collection includes a large silver mirror, reflecting the luxurious personal items used by elite Roman women. 2. Chaourse Treasure Mirror – found in 1883 near Chaourse, France, this 2nd–3rd century AD hoard contains various silver objects, including a silvered bronze mirror, offering insights into the affluent lifestyles of Roman society. These mirrors exemplify the exquisite craftsmanship and refined artistry of Roman silverwork, providing a glimpse into the daily grooming practices and material culture of the Roman elite.
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Opening Bid: £50
Each plano-convex in section in chestnut-tinted glass. 44 grams total, 80-87 mm
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Roman Gold Ring with Stork Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Comprising a D-shaped hoop with angled shoulders, raised oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio bearing the image of a standing stork on a baseline. 3.19 grams, 19.79 mm overall, 18.06 x 11.63 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2)
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Roman Glass Bottle
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £110
With dimpled base, flared neck and carinated flange below the mouth, rounded rim. 102 grams, 12.9 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The vessel's shape is a simplified version of a cup decorated with a zigzag line. This is characteristic of Palestinian workshops. Two similar vessels, similar to this one, have been found in Palestine: one in Beit Fajjar, dating to the late 3rd-4th century CE, the other in an unidentified location.
