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LOT 0874
Roman Terracotta Gaming Piece
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.25 grams, 23 mm).
Tetragonal piece with impressed annular markings on the longer faces disposed 1:3, 2:4. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Empress Salonina Silver Coin in Pendant Necklace
Mid 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Antoninianus showing the bust of the empress diademed and draped, facing right and set on crescent, legend 'SALONINA AVG' surrounding; the reverse with seated Pietas reaching towards two children before him, legend 'PIETAS AVGG' surrounding; set in a metal frame with loop and chain. 6.2 grams total, pendant: 27 mm
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Publia Licinia Julia Cornelia Salonina (died 268, Mediolanum) was an Augusta of the Roman Empire, married to Roman Emperor Gallienus and mother of Valerian II, Saloninus, and Marinianus. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising: brooches of various types, one gilt; a fragmentary ligula bowl; a ring; a strap end; a fragmentary silver pin. 63 grams total, 18-93 mm
Ex Manchester, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Roman Bronze Statue of Mercury
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
A youthful and muscular figure of the god Mercury (Greek Hermes) standing nude with his weight resting on his right leg, left leg slightly bent and the heel raised; his hair dressed in short curls, wearing a winged petasos, and a cloak wrapped over his shoulder and left arm, naturalistic anatomical detailing; mounted on a custom-made display base. 298 grams total, 14.3 cm including stand
Swiss private collection, 1970. Private collection, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12685-236368. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
