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LOT 0595
Roman Terracotta Lion Mould
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (107 grams, 10.4 cm).
The amorphous fragment with a mould in the form of a lion advancing left to one face, one front paw raised.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Glass Unguentarium
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With piriform body and flat base, tall neck and everted rim. 19.9 grams, 10.9 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With painted designs in white, brown, claret, crimson and blue. 686 grams total, 7.1-10 cm
Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. -
Roman Bronze Medical Implements and Palette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Comprising a rectangular palette with bevelled edges; spoon with circular bowl, collared stem with expanded waist and finial formed as a probe; a scoop probe with remains of elongated shallow scoop, expanded neck with collars, slender ribbed stem and bulbous probe to terminal; scoop with leaf-shaped bowl and balustered stem. 221 grams total, 11.5 - 17 cm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
