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LOT 0841
Romano-Egyptian Silver Snake Ring
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.
7/8 in. (3.45 grams, 22.82 mm overall, 18.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
A D-section snake with incised lozenge hatching to the outer face, tail looped over the neck and raised head with eye and mouth detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private collection; formed 1965-1975.
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Roman Iridescent Glass Cosmetic Flask with Spiral Trail
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £110
Bulbous body with long funicular neck and everted rim, applied strap handles to the top, applied spiral decoration to the body. 14.6 grams, 76 mm
Ex London gallery, UK, 1986. Ex private UK collection. 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 Glass Bottle Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016. -
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1st-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
