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LOT 0671
Roman Terracotta Fragment Group
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 6 1/4 in. (927 grams total, 1.1-16 cm).
Mainly from vessels and tiles, including base, rim and body fragments, together with decorated oil lamp fragments. [17, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Roman Bronze-Handled Key with Panther
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
The bronze handle modelled as the forequarters of a panther leaping from a crown of fronds, with stylised facial detailing; iron stem, bit and wards. 74 grams, 77 mm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000s. From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK. -
Roman Bronze Ring Key
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed of a hoop with convex outer edge, short stem and tooth-like rectangular bit. 7.9 grams, 25 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Roman and Byzantine Bronze and Silver Ring Group
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising finger rings of various types and sizes, most with bezels with decorative motifs, including: a cross with pellet in each quarter; an inscribed panel with dashes and X motifs; a hatched oval; raised flower head; spiraling oval and a feathered cross, together with other enigmatic designs. 32 grams total, 15-25 mm
From the Sullivan family collection, UK; acquired since 2003.