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LOT 0774
Roman Silver Ring with 'V' Motif
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.91 grams, 24.00 mm overall, 20.26 x 18.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
With leaf-shaped shoulders punched at the edges, domed bezel with shallow 'V' 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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Large Late Roman Glass Lamp or Beaker
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,556
Conical body with pontil base, five horizontal grooves cut around the body; traces of iridescence. 293 grams, 18.5 cm
Dr Jutaro Kawabe, Nagoya, Japan, his collection formed in the 1960s-1970s. with Hoshigaoka Gallery until the late 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12830-241334. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Conical vessels of this form were either used as a lamp or a beaker; notably during late imperial period in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire and in early Migration period. Deep cuts on this piece suggests they were used for suspension chains or ropes, making it highly likely that this example was used as a lamp. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Amethyst Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising a D-section hoop with raised shoulders, rectangular bezel set with an amethyst intaglio engraved with an advancing bird. 3.33 grams, 20.86 mm overall, 14.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Birds were often involved in the religious life of Greeks and Romans. For example, the foundation ceremony of a city had fixed rules, involving the augurs’ interpretation of allegedly divine omens, such as the flight patterns of birds. Birds were often used for children’s rings: from the villa or palace of Fishbourne, Sussex, came a gold child’s ring containing a diminutive chrome chalcedony engraved with a bird. -
Roman Bronze Dolphin Bow Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
The bow formed as a dolphin holding a sphere in its mouth; detailing to the fins and head; pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse. 11.9 grams, 32 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.
