Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Roman Terracotta Lamp with Minerva")
_200x200.jpg "Roman Terracotta Lamp with Minerva")
_900x900.jpg "Roman Terracotta Lamp with Minerva")
_200x200.jpg "Roman Terracotta Lamp with Minerva")
.jpg "Roman Terracotta Lamp with Minerva")
.jpg "Roman Terracotta Lamp with Minerva")
LOT 0177
Roman Terracotta Lamp with Minerva
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (85 grams, 10.3 cm).
Comprising a pierced lug handle and short nozzle; shoulder with band of radiating feathers, discus with Minerva standing facing wearing a cuirass and holding spear and shield; concentric rings and scrolls to underside.
Provenancewith Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, Switzerland, 1974.
Swiss private collection.
Mr F. collection, Los Angeles, acquired in 2005.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Iran: pièces du Musée de Téhéran, du Musée du Louvre et de collections particulières, exhibition catalogue, Paris, Musée Cernuschi, 1948, pp.36, no.57.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
.jpg)
Roman Gold Ring with Fish Gemstone
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Comprising a slender hoop formed of two conjoining wires, applied granules on each side of the oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised fish. 2.17 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With onion-knop finials, deep bow with hatched band, long footplate with ring-and-dot motifs; hinged pin. 41 grams, 77 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Agate Gemstone of Apollo
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
Ellipsoid carnelian intaglio of Apollo in profile wearing a laurel wreath. 0.305 grams, 10 mm
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003 to present. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
