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LOT 0563
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1ST-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/8 in. (50.86 grams total, 18-28 mm).
Comprising ten rings, including one with a glass cabochon, one with raised pellet decoration, one with a teardrop-shaped shield, and others. [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 Pyre on Base Dedicated by Aurelius Rufus
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
Model of an altar with tiered flames, socle base with flared base and pointillé Greek inscription in two lines: 'AYPHΛ [vine leaf] POYΦΟC THEω ΦΑΛ / [/]AMAE ZAMΕΝΟC ]ANETHEKEN': for 'Aurelius Rufus dedicated this for the god FAL ... The Roman name of the dedicant as well as the letter forms point most probably to the 3rd century A.D. 731 grams, 11.5 cm
Ex collection, before 1980. Private collection, Netherlands. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including two seal box lids and other items. 30.69 grams total, 27-79 mm
Found Norfolk, UK. -
Roman Tinned Bronze S-Shaped Horse Head Brooch
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Plate brooch formed as two stylised horse heads with ring-and-dot detailing, pin and catch on the reverse. 7.23 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.