Loading, please wait...
LOT 0750
Romano-British Lead Gaming Dice
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (16.6 grams, 12 mm).
Cuboid with pellet markings on most faces. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Wiltshire, UK.
From the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s, with collection reference no.52.
Accompanied by a typed collection ticket.
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 Sard Gemstone of a Panther
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,460
With intaglio profile image of a large cat prone to the left; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.32 grams, 11 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12951-246458.
This depiction clearly belongs to a series of renderings of felines as the mounts, draught animals, and companions of Dionysus/Bacchus, and of the personages connected with him. Lions, panthers and leopards are among the attributes of the god Bacchus and a part of his thiasos (retinue). -
Roman Gold Ring with Emerald Gemstone
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Comprising a rectangular-section hoop and steep scooped shoulders rising to a rectangular bezel, inset emerald cabochon. 4.04 grams, 24.52 mm overall, 17.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Acquired from Bertolami Fine Arts Ltd, Addlestone, UK, auction 66, no.500. From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a copy of the original Bertolami invoice. -
Roman Silver Double-Bezel Ring with Garnets
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With bifid ellipsoid bezel, each band with inset cabochon garnet. 9.30 grams, 23.90 mm overall, 18.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection.
