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LOT 0832
Roman Silver Standing Bull Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (15.7 grams, 32 mm).
Modelled in the round standing facing, displaying anatomical detailing.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 0832
Roman Silver Standing Bull Statuette
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze and Other Mixed Artefact Group
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Including brooches of various types; ornate openwork mounts; buckle plates and weights, together with other miscellaneous items. 144 grams total, 10-74 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Roman Period Terracotta Footed Vessel
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising a broad carinated bowl with central hole and hatching to the rim, stepped stem and flared base with rolled rim. 401 grams, 13.1 cm wide
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
Maybe a vessel used for the holy libations, as could be deduced from the central aperture. The Romans had adopted the Etruscan rituals for the sacred libations called aisna or eisna, and they essentially consisted of prayers and offerings. Most of the offerings took place during the morning (thesan), and vacl thesnin was the 'morning libation'. The practice included a threefold offering, to heaven, earth and the gods. -
Roman Amber Glass Vase with Trail
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A squat piriform bottle, dimpled base, broad funicular neck with blue trail. 59 grams, 10.2 cm high
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
