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LOT 0578
Roman 'Thames' Decorated Samian Ware Pottery Collection with Animals
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 3 1/4 in. (178 grams total, 4.5-8.2 cm).
From the rim, base and body of various vessels; all decorated in relief with architectural and/or animal ornament, including bounding hares, hunting hounds, birds and others. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
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LOT 0578
Roman 'Thames' Decorated Samian Ware Pottery Collection with Animals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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Roman Samian Ware Wine Cup
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Or a scyphus drinking cup, composed of a conical body, moulded foot, volute plates with gusseted handles below, bearded mature male mask plaques to the handle bases; floral, geometric and architectural decorative motifs to the body; possible maker's finger prints in the clay; some restoration. 111 grams, 12.5 cm wide
English collection, 1990s. Ex property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
Prolific workshops making such terracotta operated at Arretium (modern Arezzo, Italy) during the Julio-Claudian period. They displayed lavish relief depictions of mythological scenes or floral and foliate ornamentation. -
Eastern Roman Silver Ring with Gold Setting
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
Flat hoop joined to a gold bezel with flange and inset cabochon garnet, intaglio prancing horse; hoop restored. 3.68 grams, 21.64 mm overall, 22.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Acquired in the 1970s. From a deceased lady’s estate, by descent. -
Roman North African Redware Head Amphora
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £900
Formed in the round as the head and neck of an androgynous figure, integral oval-section neck with ribbing to top; stylised face and hair detailing extending around the body to the reverse of the vessel, where the D-section handle is located. 816 grams, 26 cm high
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.202850.
