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LOT 0746
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1ST-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (42.1 grams total, 16.5-25.2 mm).
Comprising ten rings with various motifs, including a clasped hands ring and one with a cross motif. [10]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Decorated Armilla Bracelet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Penannular rectangular-section body divided into segments with linear decoration. 29.7 grams, 59 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass Bird Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Formed in iridescent aqua glass with pinched head and tail. 1.25 grams, 19 mm
From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Roman Orange Jasper Gemstone with Scorpion
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
With intaglio scorpion motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.91 grams 14.33 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
It is possible that the intaglio was once part of a ring carried by a Praetorian guardsman, as the scorpion was one of their emblems.
