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LOT 0680
Roman to Medieval Silver Fragment Collection
4TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 3/4 in. (48 grams total, 15-45 mm).
Including a P-shaped bow brooch, teardrop-shaped ring bezel, archer's ring and other items. [12, No Reserve]
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 Green Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With domed body and discoid base, tall neck with everted rolled rim; some iridescence. 50 grams, 20.7 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Bird Plate Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising of lozengiform plate with lateral lobes and pale green enamel, curved bird-head finial; round-section tappering pin to the reverse. 3.32 grams, 41 mm
Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Hematite Gnostic Gemstone with Chnoubis
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Incuse lion-headed serpent facing right with radiate head of 14 rays and a nimbata; body marked by deep, parallel scales in two coils; crescent moon and a star in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.82 grams, 15 mm
Acquired on the European art market. Private collection, England.
This magical jewel referenced solar worship and ancient Egyptian astronomy. Rare.
