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LOT 0624
Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 in. (360 grams, 15.3 cm).
With globular body, thick basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle to the rear.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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Roman Carnelian Victory Gemstone
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
With intaglio winged Victory advancing holding a wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.26 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Bronze Hermes Figure
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Modelled standing, holding a caduceus and a coin bag, wearing a winged petasos. 38.5 grams, 61 mm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Roman Redware Fish Sherd with Christian Symbols
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Flat ceramic sherd with incised concentric rings, band of impressed alternating lozenges and roundels, group of four fish to the centre; fabric-backed. 178 grams, 17.5 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister
The representation of fish on this terra sigillata from a North African workshop suggests the connection with Christian faith through the fish symbol. The ancient Greek: 'ἰχθύς', was an acronym for the phrase ‘Jesus Christ, Son of God’, in Greek, and was used by early Christians for this reason. The fish symbol was very common in the catacombs of Rome and was used as a recognition symbol among the early Christians.
