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LOT 0955
Roman Silver Ring with Star Gemstone
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 in. (7.11 grams, 26.49 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
With expanding D-section hoop, scooped shoulders and tall bezel, inset later carnelian intaglio with a star motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.
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Roman Carnelian Intaglio with Spes
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Standing and facing left with her right hand raised an holding a budding flower; inscription in Greek 'KAΛ(OΣ)' (= beautiful) on the left. 0.74 grams, 13 mm
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Large Mounted Roman Linen Tunic
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,200
Comprising half of the upper part of a tunica manicata in light fabric, S-twist tapestry, ornamented with dark purple clavi with orbiculi and tablia, wool over linen; mounted in fabric backing and perspex display frame. 7.7 kg total, mount: 1.64 m
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
The tunic is decorated in purple with opus phrygium embroidery. The archaeological evidence from the dry desert cemeteries of Egypt offers striking confirmation of pictorial sources about late Roman clothing around the empire.
