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LOT 0843
Roman Silver Snake-Headed Armilla Bracelet
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (6.57 grams, 49 mm).
With narrow round-section shank, flattened leaf-shaped finials with transverse ribbing and punched serpent-head detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s-1990s.
FootnotesThe armilla was a Roman military decoration in the form of an arm-ring or bracelet, often with snake-head terminals. They were made in gold, silver or bronze, the latter normally awarded to the lower ranks as a visible mark of distinguished service.
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LOT 0843
Roman Silver Snake-Headed Armilla Bracelet
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio scene of a baby sitting beside a ram on a baseline, profile bust above of ram-horned Zeus Amon supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.34 grams, 22 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Glass Bowl with Iridescence
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Shallow in profile with basal ring, iridescent surface, applied collar below the rim; old collector's label '4231 TO' to base. 45.5 grams, 84 mm wide
From the private collection of a French Count in the 19th century. Ex Thierry de Maigret, April 2010. Ex Sheikh Al Thani collection. -
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Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Military Lunar Horse Harness Pendant and Hanger
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Composed of a pelta-shaped pendant (lunula) attached to a drop hanger decorated with concentric circles, the central one with remains of light blue and crimson enamel. 5.79 grams, 60 mm
Found Yorkshire, UK, in 2022. Property of a Yorkshire gentleman.
Horse harness pendants were often characterised by lunulae (small moons, i.e. pelta-shaped artefacts) and drop hangers. They were decorated with enamels of different colours.
