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LOT 0606
Roman Silver Ring with Eros Gemstone
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.18 grams, 24.38 mm overall, 16.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)).
With broad plaque, inset carnelian gemstone with intaglio winged Eros, possible marriage.
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 Unguentarium
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Opening Bid: £50
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Roman Bronze Medical Spatula
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising a rounded leaf-shaped finial, round-section shank with rounded tip. 12.1 grams, 20.5 cm
Found Nottingham area, Nottinghamshire, UK. Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, UK, circa 2002. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Catheters, spatulas, ear spoons, incisory instruments, spoons and spoon catheters, forceps, pincers, scissors, needles and elevator scalpels/dissectors, knives, phlebotomies, chisels, lenticulars and retractors were included among the medical instruments of antiquity which displayed considerable diversity. -
Roman Bronze Signet Ring for EROS
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
With cluster of bulbs to each shoulder, discoid bezel with 'EROS' inscription. 3.56 grams, 21.30 mm overall, 18.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
