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LOT 0594
Roman Terracotta Wine Cup
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (218 grams, 15.5 cm wide).
With a wide body and low basal ring, keeled shoulder and ribbed strap handles.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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Roman Lead Plaque with Figures
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Obverse with a beaded border and one loop enclosing an image of three figures: at the centre Minerva wearing a crested helmet and with a shield at her feet, on the left Abundantia with a frond in her bent arm, on the right Mercury with cap and caduceus; reverse with concentric rings. 11.1 grams, 40 mm
Private collection, 1980s. From the collection of a London antiquarian.
The lead medallions were worn as elements of protection from the gods represented on them, but also used by soldiers as seals. Several lead medallions with images of emperors, male deities (Mars), military heads and imperial initials were found in the military chancellery of Carnuntum. The presence of loops on our specimen points to its use as a prophylactic medallion. -
Roman Serapis Gemstone
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
With intaglio image of Serapis seated holding his spear, birds in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.81 grams, 12 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Tinned Bronze Boar Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
With a deep bow, the footplate formed as the stylised snout of a boar, the neck bristles formed as a band of openwork loops on the bow; hinged pin. 14.7 grams, 51 mm
Found Essex. Property of an Essex, UK, detectorist.