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LOT 0853
Roman Silver Phallic Pendant
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.3 grams, 26 mm).
Modelled in the round with a large suspension loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Glass Bead Necklace String
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Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
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UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Figure of Dionysus Child with Silver Inlays
1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £900
Modelled in the round, a male infant with arms and right leg extended, left leg bent and raised; head looking downwards, with applied silver scales imitating a wreath; sturdy mounting peg to the reverse. 70.1 grams, 61 mm
Acquired on the German art market, 2002. European private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12053-211904.
The model appears to form part of a figural group.
