Loading, please wait...
LOT 0598
Roman Silver Ring with Jasper Scorpion Gemstone
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.24 grams, 24.36 mm overall, 16.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).
With trumpet-shaped shoulders, ellipsoid drum bezel, inset jasper cloison with intaglio scorpion; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
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.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Miniature Glass Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising: a blue ewer with applied trails to the body; slender vase with applied handle; two small bottoms of toilet bottles with trails in contrasting colours. 14 grams total, 18-30 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Some fragments of this small group belong to the category of glass toilet bottles decorated with a single trail of glass dropped onto the bottom of a spike, drawn up, then wound around wall and lower neck. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Double Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
With rolled rim to each tapering tube, applied trail detailing to the body, lateral angled handles and large applied loop handle above; iridescent surface. 59 grams, 17 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12237-222167. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Glass Flask
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Small unguentarium with piriform body, tubular neck with everted rolled rim. 10.77 grams, 77 mm
Private collection, UK. Acquired by owner's grandmother in the early 1940s. with Christie's, London, 24 August 2009, no.TBC. Private European collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.