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LOT 0705
Roman Silver Ring with Standing Figure
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.86 grams, 17.85 mm overall, 16.54 x 13.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)).
Flat-section hoop and discoid bezel, incuse noched border enclosing a standing figure (perhaps Victory) holding a staff with a second staff to its rear, flanked by laurel leaves; chipped. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A69.
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LOT 0705
Roman Silver Ring with Standing Figure
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of tubular and oblate beads, the central feature composed of a facetted and a large cylindrical bead, restrung. 13.5 grams, 44.5 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Flask
1st century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Bulbous body with dimple base, short tubular neck with rolled rim. 40.8 grams, 90 mm
Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection. -
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Large Roman Green Mosaic Glass Fragment
Late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Large fragment of green glass with white swirls and petals, accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 193 grams, 15.5 cm (454 grams total including stand)
Bearing an old collection number '240' on the reverse. Dr Jutaro Kawabe, Nagoya, Japan, assembled during the 1960s-1980s. with Hoshigaoka Gallery until 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.13093-248078.
The decoration is well documented in the Eastern Roman Empire, especially the Syro-Palestinian coast. The most frequently occurring colours in these glass mosaics are opaque red, but green and blue tints are not uncommon.
