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LOT 1121
Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1/4 - 1/2 in. (3.78 grams total, 6-12 mm).
Including Mars standing with a convex shield, a boy on horseback, Pegasus in flight, and other types, each 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 1121
Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman and Other Dark Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of graduated oblate, annular, and other beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 25 grams, 42 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Amber-Coloured Glass Footed Amphora
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
With broad rounded shoulder tapering to a short conical foot, cylindrical neck and everted mouth with rolled rim, applied trail handles and collar. 91 grams, 16.5 cm
From the private collection of Lloyd and Jeanne Raport, Washington, D.C. and Florida, formed between 1972-2000. Estate auction, Weschler's, Maryland, 1985, lot 351. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 6.62 grams total, 12 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
