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LOT 0726
Romano-British Bronze Phallic Pendant Hanger
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (15.6 grams, 56 mm).
Crescentic pendant with both arms formed as erect phalli with a loop below, large male genitals to the centre with a large suspension loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Silver-Gilt Brooch with Diana
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Opening Bid: £500
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Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Composed mainly of oblate beads, central feature composed of a tubular bead with a facetted bead suspended below; restrung. 16.8 grams, 39.7 cm
From the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Two-Handled Cylindrical Glass Flask with Trailing
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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Ex London, UK, gentleman 1980-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.