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LOT 1307
Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
1ST CENTURY B.C.-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 5/8 in. (4.02 grams total, 6-15 mm).
Including Minerva wearing a crested helmet, crouching figure, Mars with spear, female profile bust and other types; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1307
Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Bronze Phallic and Fist Dagger Quillon
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Rectangular quillon with one end formed as a fist making the fica gesture and the other end formed as an erect phallus. 8.71 grams, 52 mm
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent. -
Romano-Punic Terracotta Wine Amphora
Circa 3rd century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
With conical body and low foot, broad shoulder and neck, flared rim to the mouth and lateral strap handles. 1.04 kg, 23 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Roman and Other Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed mainly of graduated oblate and spherical beads, restrung. 20.6 grams, 34 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
