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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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Romano-British Bronze Bearded Bust
England, 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Modelled in the round appliqué with short hair and trimmed beard, shoulders tapering 34.1 grams, 33 mm
Found UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.51072. -
Large Roman Cut-Glass Beaker
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
With a thick conical body and a pontil base, five horizontal grooves cut around the outer face of the body; traces of iridescence. 288 grams, 18.8 cm
Dr Jutaro Kawabe, Nagoya, Japan, his collection formed in the 1960s-1970s. with Hoshigaoka Gallery until the late 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13277-254062. -
Roman Gilt Bronze Umbonate Plate Brooch with Conical Gem
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Ellipsoid in plan with chord, spring, catch and pin to reverse; central cell with inset conical stone. 7.31 grams, 25 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
