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LOT 0946
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.94 grams, 19.72 mm overall, 16.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)).
Comprising a flat-section hoop, cell to the bezel with inset carnelian stud, geometric motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Bronze Statue Base
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Rectangular in plan, tiered in profile with solder scar to centre of the upper face, hollow to the underside. 300 grams, 51 mm
London art market, 1997. Private collection, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Dolphin Mount
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Modelled in the half-round, dolphin in profile with dentilled fin and tail. 5.66 grams, 38 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Gold Amulet Case
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Composed of a cylindrical body with a domed cap to one end, spherical suspension loop with filigree decoration. 0.64 grams, 12 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.
This jewel clearly shows the late-Antique taste for elaboration and bright colour which had been evolving since the 3rd century AD. Most of these items were the products of a single workshop, quite possibly in provinces like Britain.
