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LOT 0913
Roman Silver Terminal of the Bust of a Domina
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (2.61 grams, 33.3 mm).
Columnar shank with terminal of a female bust with hair dressed in a chignon and wearing a stola; with small mouth and eyes.
ProvenancePrivate collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
Cf. for similar treatment of the head, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 2021.40.58.
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LOT 0913
Roman Silver Terminal of the Bust of a Domina
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£100 (EUR 116; USD 135) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £975
Comprising a keeled hoop with wide shoulders, set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with two copulating pigs with a third one shown on the sow's back. 9.44 grams, 24.60 mm overall, 19.12 x 13.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13532-263672.
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Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 4.83 grams, 26 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Roman Dark Green Gemstone with Asclepius
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Opening Bid: £5
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