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LOT 0669
Roman Steatite Head of Eros Pendant
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (7.18 grams, 30 mm).
Plano-convex in section, one side with carved head of youthful Eros, almond-shaped eyes, chubby cheeks, cascading hair with top knot; pierced above.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, art market, late 1990s.
From a private UK collection.
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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Roman Gold Ring with Nicolo Mercury Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,100
D-section hoop with flared bezel, set with blue nicolo intaglio bearing a profile bust of a young male wearing a hat, possibly god Mercury. 6.44 grams, 22.32 mm overall, 18.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12817-240728. 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. -
Roman Gemstone Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Including advancing lion, perching bird and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.82 grams total, 7-19 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.