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LOT 0782
Roman Silver Trumpet Whorl Brooch
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (10.5 grams, 38 mm).
Fine openwork casting of La Tène trumpets and scrolls with catch to the reverse.
ProvenanceEx London collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an East London gentleman.
Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, item NL-0454-07b-048, for the type.
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Roman Bronze Horse Head Whorl Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Swastika-shaped fibula with horse-head decoration, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye, a similar motif to the centre. 16.7 grams, 45 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
In the 3rd century A.D., several examples of fibulae in the shape of four horses’ heads forming a swastika (type Almgren 232) seem to be related to the creation of the Illyrian cavalry corps in Roman army. Many examples of these military fibulae were found in ancient Roman Dacia (Romania), in Roman Illyricum and Moesia. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Each cuboid in form with ring-and-dot markings disposed: 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.9 grams total, 8.5-9.8 mm
From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.47. -
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Roman 'Published' Terracotta Oil Lamp with Fighting Gladiators
Early 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Grey fabric, broad discus with concentric rings and chamfered shoulder, short nozzle flanked by volute scrolls; scene of two murmillo gladiators in combat, one having fallen to the ground; maker's stamp to the underside 'MAR[..]S'; mounted on a custom-made stand. 66 grams, 95 mm (137 grams total, 14.6 cm high including stand)
Ex Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, Germany (1944-2001). with Christie's, Axel Guttmann collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 2, London, 28 April 2004, no.178 (part). European private collection. Exhibited at Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 3rd February-9th March 2024; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefact on display. Accompanied by a copy of the Christie's online catalogue listing. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Das Spiel mit dem Tod, book pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12049-211932.
