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LOT 0668
Roman Tinned Bronze Lion Pair Attacking a Deer Plate Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (3.74 grams, 35 mm).
Showing two lions attacking a large deer, one biting the back and the other attacking its jugular, pin and catchplate on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0668
Roman Tinned Bronze Lion Pair Attacking a Deer Plate Brooch
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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Roman Gemstone Collection
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Including advancing lion, perching bird and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.82 grams total, 7-19 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
One of the gemstones is certainly pertinent to a military ring, representing an eagle among two signa (standards). Both shafts are decorated with multiple phalerae and lunulae. -
Roman Agate Gemstone with Moon
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
With an intaglio crescent moon among four stars; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.46 grams, 16.98 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Gemstone with Minerva
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £70
Plano-convex in section with incuse image of Minerva standing with one hand extended, holding her spear and shield. 1.18 grams, 17 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
In Rome, the Athena Promachos type occurs on imperial silver medallions of Domitian (struck in 92 AD), since Minerva was his personal protector. On gems, it became very common from the end of the 1st century BC onwards, even on the magical gemstones.
