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LOT 1335
Roman Terracotta Forger's Mould for a Coin
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (4.9 grams, 28 mm).
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
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LOT 1335
Roman Terracotta Forger's Mould for a Coin
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £50
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Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Group
Circa 1st-16th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising mostly flat-section hoop with expanding shoulders and discoid bezel with incised geometric motif, and other types. 46.3 grams total, 20-27 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Mould-Blown Blue-Green Glass Janus Flask
Circa 3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Round body formed of two plump-faced heads with dimpled chins and curly hair, one face peaceful, the other disgruntled; a long, cylindrical neck with a flaring, folded rim. 16.2 grams, 68 mm
Ex private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1999. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information page with provenance.
Janiform vessels belong to a large group of mould-blown vessels that depict human heads in a naturalistic style. The body of the vessel features either a whole head or the frontal part of two heads placed back-to-back. Most of the examples, in general, are handleless flasks or unguentaria.
