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LOT 0115
Romano-Gandharan Silver Aryballos with Cover
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (80 grams, 71 mm high).
Squat in profile with discoid base, separate inset lid with trumpet-shaped handle.
ProvenanceAcquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979.
Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art.
Ex Christie's, New York, 14th September 2010, no.40 (part).
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Barratte, F., East and West, A Central Asia Silver hoard from the Parthian East, 2002, p.39, fig.19.
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Formed as a lion extending from an acanthus leaf column capital, with forepaws outstretched and the head of a ram in its mouth; detailing to the full mane, ears, head and muzzle; ferrous shank with perpendicular wards. 116 grams, 12.5 cm
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Roman Gold Ring with Nicolo Mercury Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,100
D-section hoop with flared bezel, set with blue nicolo intaglio bearing a profile bust of a young male wearing a hat, possibly god Mercury. 6.44 grams, 22.32 mm overall, 18.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. 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.12817-240728. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Phalera of Medusa
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Discoid in plan with raised lip to the rim, central gorgoneion motif. 33 grams, 47 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London 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.
