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LOT 0829
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Group
1ST-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (57.7 grams total, 19-26 mm).
Comprising twelve rings of different types and sizes, some with an incuse motif on the bezel. [12]
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 Gemstone with Female Portrait
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio profile female bust. 0.41 grams, 9 mm
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1970s onwards. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Based on similarities with coins and sculptures, the gemstone could date to the Late Hellenistic or Early Roman period. These similarities can be seen in the strongly marked lines of the dress, the pronounced shape of the mouth, and the squareness of the nose. -
Roman Blue and Crimson Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Restrung group of tubular and other types with interstitial melon and other beads; the small, irregular opaque red glass beads 'Indo-pacific'. 20.6 grams, 62 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Stylus with Eraser
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Round-section tapering body with a rectangular eraser to the terminal. 5.78 grams, 11.6 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
