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LOT 0731
Roman Tall Glass Flask
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/4 in. (28 grams, 15.9 cm).
Comprising a squat conical body with a dimple at the base, long tubular neck with everted rolled rim.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
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Roman Nicolo Gemstone of the Bust of an Ephebos in Grand Tour Gold Ring
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Nicolo cloison with profile bust of an adolescent (Greek ephebos) with tousled hair; set in a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.84 grams, 21.26 mm overall, 17.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Private collection, England. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Warrior
280-400 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a slender hoop and a discoid bezel with a stylised figure holding a sword. 3.35 grams, 21.58 mm overall, 17.38 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
The small copper-alloy Roman finger ring seems to be of Guiraud Type 4f (similar to Henig Type II) and dates from the 3rd to early 5th century A.D. The size of the ring suggests it may have been worn on the end of the finger, but most probably used by a child. -
Roman Glass Phallic Amulet
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Modelled in the round with applied red-glass collar, pierced through the shaft for suspension. 11.4 grams, 32 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.
