Loading, please wait...
LOT 0818
Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
14 3/8 in. (18.36 grams, 36.5 cm).
Restrung group of polyhedral, cylindrical, drum-shaped, melon and other beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Bronze Bust of a Woman
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Modelled in the round with stephane to the hair, crescent above, wearing a peplos dress with undertunic; mounting lug to reverse. 140 grams, 60 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The small bronze sculpture could represent the 'Night' (divinity), with the crescent moon on her head. It could have been an appliqué from a ceremonial chariot, or an appliqué for furniture or triclinium bed. -
Roman Glass Bracelet Fragment with Menorah Stamp
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Plano-convex in section with stamped detail to the outer face, arcade with menorah. 1.56 grams, 22 mm
Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Eagle Plate Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Aviform plate with enamel-filled cells to body and wing, remains of catch and pin-lug to reverse. 2.64 grams, 26 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
