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LOT 0741
Roman Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 3/4 in. (26.4 grams, 35 cm).
Composed of variously shaped beads restrung to a Y-shape with a multifacetted feature bead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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Roman Floor Mosaic Tesserae Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Mainly cuboid in form, some embedded in concrete matrix. 182 grams total, 8-29 mm
From the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK. He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s. -
Roman Bronze Putto Mount
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Discoid mount with a central putto face modelled in the half round; pierced through the right side and stud to the reverse. 18 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gold Eagle Pendant
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Depicted as a standing eagle with closed wings, long striated tail extending to the small pedestal; with detailing to wings, beak, eyes and feathers; a filigree collar with small medallion around the neck; holding a small rabbit in its claws; suspension loop to the back. 2.83 grams, 27 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12329-223711.
The motif of an eagle and hare is linked with the story of the Trojan War. On their way towards Troy, the two brothers Agamemnon and Menelaus, the Atreides, saw two eagles swoop down upon a pregnant hare and tear her to shreds. They interpreted it as a good omen: the two eagles were the warrior brothers, and the hare Troy.
