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LOT 0691
Roman 'Thames' Decorated Samian Ware Pottery Collection
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 4 1/8 in. (440 grams total, 3-10.5 cm).
Mainly from rims and bodies of vessels; most displaying a design in relief, including architectural elements, scrolling foliage and a maker's stamp. [23, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
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Roman Bronze Pan with Handle
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
The bowl with a wide flat bottom and convex sides; the inside with incised concentric circles; flat handle with raised edges and hooked finial for suspension. 483 grams, 39.5 cm
German private collection, Mr O., collecting in the 1950s-1960s; thence by descent. with Bonhams, London, 7 July 2016, lot 191. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11735-201189.
This vessel was part of Roman and provincial bronze instrumentum domesticum, i.e. culinary or domestic utility ware. Such cooking vessels are rare: some are found in central and northern Italy, in Pannonia, Germany and in Britain. The Aylesford Pan, today in the British Museum (inventory no.1886.1112.1), is one of the most important finds. This specimen (Eggers type 130), probably pre-Caesarian or Caesarian, was found in a grave together with a Celtic bucket and a jug. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Axe Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Complete with pin and catchplate to reverse; the axe decorated with blue and red enamel fill. 3.17 grams, 26 mm
Acquired in the 1970s. Ex Clark collection, Dorset; UK. -
Roman Bronze Horse and Rider
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Each figure modelled separately in the round; the horse standing with one foreleg raised at a right angle, simple stylised head detailing; the rider modelled seated with one leg either side of the horse, one arm extended above the head, the other held forwards, stylised facial detailing. 35 grams total, 39-45 mm
Acquired on the EU art market around 2000. From the collection of North American gentleman.
