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LOT 0658
Roman Yellow Glass Bottle
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (18.3 grams, 10 cm).
With bulbous body and pontil base, tall neck with trumpet-shaped mouth.
Provenancewith M. Vodoz, 1970s.
Private collection, Europe.
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Roman Gold Pendant with Cabochon Garnet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Discoid pendant with cell, inset cabochon garnet, integral loop above. 0.16 grams, 8 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. -
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; lateral loop handles at the rim and strap handle above. 82 grams, 16 cm
Formerly in North American collection, 1990s. From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Statuette of Mercury
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Modelled standing nude, wearing the winged petasos and with a bag of coins in his extended right hand; mounted on a custom-made stand. 85 grams total, 10.2 cm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
This statuette of possible Gallo-Roman origin is part of a production of quickly cast votive bronzes, where the features of the body and face were barely highlighted. However, it presents very clearly the characteristic petasos with wings and the small bag, symbol of his protectorate over travellers, traders and thieves.
