Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman 21 ct gold ring with a turquoise faience cameo shaped like a gorgon head. The curls fall across the forehead while the face is depicted wide with the mouth open and the tongue out. The hoop is composed of a flat section expanding at the shoulders, with adorned fleur de lis motif joining the shoulders to the bezil. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 271. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 8g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 or later.A possibly Roman 21.5 gold snake ring. Formed from a stout wire, the body is coiled and the neck twisted. The snake is decorated with detailed eyes at the head and scales leading all the way to the tail. The mid-section of the ring is embellished with a teardrop garnet cabochon. For similar see: Christies, Live auction 2057, Ancient Jewelries, Lot. 266. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 12g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.An ancient Roman cast bronze finger of a man or adolescent indicating. The naturalistically rendered sculpture has a carefully delineated nail bed. In the Classical World, bronze was the preferred material for dedicatory sculptures. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 05.30. Size: 65mm x 30mm; Weight: 90g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Gorny & Mosch, Lot 347, Auction 222-223, 26. 6. 2014.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 .A Roman bronze applique in the shape of Medusa's head, with curly hair, lidded eyes and fleshy lips. Her hair falls in thick ringlets on both sides of her face. For similar see: Christie's, live auction 15792 antiquities lot.3. Size: 35mm x 24mm; Weight: 26g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman bronze applique of dolphins with curved tails and open mouths. They are located either side of a naturalistically depicted male head represented frontally with long hair and open eyes. Size: 80mm x 160mm; Weight: 260g Provenance: In the collection of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. East Coast Collection, F. A. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300 - 500.A Roman gold spoon with long handle tapering to a small, circular bowl/ For similar see: MET Museum Accession number 17.191.211. Size: 130mm x 20mm; Weight: 21g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Yacob's Gallery, 2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 0 - 100.A Roman ribbed bronze handle terminating with two palmettes. The edge is adorned with rotellae decoration. For similar see: Christie's, Live auction 9540, Antiquities, Lot. 610. Size: 180mm x 50mm; Weight: 235g Provenance: In the collection of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Private NYC Dr collection, acquired in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Roman Period, Ca. AD 100 - 600.A collection of five pieces of fabric. The top left is a rectangular fragment of a tunic decorated with a long black stripe depicting a stylised human. It is adorned with waves, dots and floral motifs in three registes and dated to the 6th century AD. The second is a square piece of a burial shroud in red on white depicting a man in a cave and a medallion with an animal. it is dated between the 3th - 5th century AD. The next is a papyrus fragment with an inscription of probably demotic language dated to the Coptic Period (1st - 3rd Century AD.). Bottom right is a square piece of Coptic fabric featuring black and white designs, depicting a geometrical centre motif in a frame. It is dated to 4th - 5th Century AD. To the left is a rectangular fragment of Coptic fabric made in black and red on brown showing an animal scene on the left and a floral motif in frame shape on the right. It is probably an insert of a tunic and is dated similarly to the former. The final piece of fabric is a medallion realised in red, yellow and black depicting a geometric concentrical motif, dated to 5th - 6th Century AD. For similar see: Il tessuto nell'arte antica, 1966, fig. 4, 6, 21 and 22. Size: 220-455mm x 220-310mm; Weight: 4.49kg (with frames) Provenance: Property of an American collector, acquired from the US estate collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Roman bronze round bread stamp with greek letters: DIONISOS in circular shape around the Omphalos in the centre. There is a large ridge on the edge of the stamp. Size: 235mm x 65mm; Weight: 200g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 400.A Roman white glass unguentarium with a pear shaped body and a cylindrical neck. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 6060 Antiquities, Lot. 171. Size: 170mm x 100mm; Weight: 115g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s.
Roman Period, Ca. 100 BC - AD 200.An Egyptian glazed amphoriskos with a cylindrical body and two handles set under the short everted rim. The vessel sits on a flat and round foot. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 12257 Antiquities, Lot. 47. Size: 110mm x 67mm; Weight: 110g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A Roman silver intaglio ring engraved with profile of a lion facing right realised in naturalistic manner with a long mane and high tail. The ring has a round band with flat and large section. For similar see: El Legado the Hefesto n. 43. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 12g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 300 - 600.A late Roman or Early Byzantine 20.5 ct gold legionary eagle-shaped pendant decorated with a red cabochon set in a filigree circular frame. The eagle is represented with open wings and a large tail all adorned with filigree, connected to the bottom of the eagle there are three chain pendants with red beads. For similar see: Byzantium and the West, jewellery in the first millennium, n. 14 b. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 70mm x 30mm; Weight: 22g Provenance: Property of a central London art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Byron Zoumboulakis collection, Geneva, Switzerland (1923-2006); where acquired by the previous owner in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Gallo-Roman enameled bronze fibulae in the shape of a Hippocampus. Anatomical details are rendered in a stylised manner; red enamel on the body and the tail; pin missing. For similar see: British Museum: Accession Number: 1814,0704.266. Size: 32mm x 41mm; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 200 - 300 .A bronze figurine representing Minerva. She is depicted in a standing position, draped in a long and intricately incised tunic with carefully rendered folds. Her hands are raised, and her face is finely detailed. The figurine is further adorned with a helmet with a back extended crest. Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and the sponsor of arts, trade, and strategy. Mounted on a custom-made stand.In ancient Roman belief and mythology, Fortuna was the goddess of fortune, luck, and fate. She played a significant role in the lives of individuals and society as a whole, representing the unpredictable and capricious nature of destiny. Fortuna was depicted as a goddess with various attributes, often holding a cornucopia symbolizing abundance, a rudder representing control over fate, and a wheel known as the "Wheel of Fortune." The wheel symbolized the ever-changing nature of fortune, with individuals rising and falling in luck and status throughout their lives. The Romans believed that Fortuna governed the outcomes of human endeavors, influencing success or failure in various aspects of life, including wealth, health, love, and career. She was worshiped through rituals and prayers, particularly during times of uncertainty or when seeking favor in important endeavors. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 96.9.285. Size: 110mm x 50mm; Weight: 260g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 323 - 146 BC.A Near Eastern stylised black stone bird amulet with closed wings. It's elongated body is connected to a short head. It has a horizontal hole drilled on the upper part of the shoulders. In many cultures, birds were associated with the soul or spirit and were believed to possess qualities of transcendence and freedom. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the ba, or soul, was often depicted as a bird with a human head. This represents the eternal aspect of the individual that could travel between the earthly and divine realms. Similarly, in Greek and Roman mythology, birds such as doves and eagles were associated with gods and goddesses and were believed to carry messages between heaven and earth. Size: 25mm x 10mm; Weight: 1g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Pierre Berge, 29 April, 2006, lot 474.
Ca. AD 400 - 800.A Merovingian or Visigothic bronze ring. It has a round band decorated with a central ridge and bezel decorated with stylised angel. The Merovingians were a population that lived between present-day France and Germany. Of uncertain origin, they were protagonists of the barbarian invasions in the last part of the Western Roman Empire. The first great King Clovis I reigned virtually unchallenged over a world now without rules or civilisation. This dynasty came to power at one of those many moments in history when no one ruled, so it was easy for them to seize territories and resources. But their weak and unfit character for reigning meant that their own chancellors, the Franks, soon overruled them and created their own dynasty on these lands. The Merovingian dynasty, like almost all Steppe populations, had a predilection for gold and jewellery, which they made mainly by imitating Roman and Byzantine jewellery. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 598. Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman pottery bread stamp with flat bottom and conical body connected to a flat rim. A "T" shaped decoration incised into the press adds a level of detail. For similar see: British Museum Object reference number:1992,0205.351. Size: 40mm x 240mm; Weight: 1.2kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
Ptolemaic to Roman Period, Ca. 332 BC - AD 395 .A wooden panel, likely cedar, from the top section of a sarcophagus. The tapered panel is covered in gesso and painted with vibrant hues of red, blue, white and black. Decorating the top half is a lower section of a wesekh pectoral collar laden with painted beads of myriad forms while below is a wadjet eye, two columns of hieroglyphs, and a winged Isis kneeling with arms outstretched. The two columns of hieroglyphs translate as: May Osiris the god of the ennead be pleased. The item is enclosed in a custom-made wood display frame. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 420mm x 215mm; Weight: 875g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; Ex. German collection formed since the 1970s,acquired on the European art market. Accompanied by a German export license. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring of a slender and thin band with a pronounced central ridge on the outside. The bezel is composed of a central circular setting, adorned with a garnet cabochon. Surrounding the central gem are four inlaid square-shaped cells. For similar see: Byzantium and the West: jewellery in the first Millennium fig. 4. Size: D:14.48mm / US: 3 1/4 / UK: G; Weight: 1g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A group of three black glaze guttus with the upper side moulded. The first one has a globular body connected to a round hoop handle and an almost vertical spout, decorated on the top with moulded figure of a seated thinking man. The second has an adorned globular body with a round hoop handle and upper diagonal spout, finished by a filter realised with holes on the top. The particularly beautiful, uniform, and shiny black glaze was created to mimic bronze vessels. These vessels were likely used to contain perfumes or scented oils, as indicated by the narrow neck designed for controlled dispensing. For similar see: Met Museum access number 1971.11.10. The Guttus, as we know it today, is the result of a long evolutionary process that began with the first Corinthian Aryballoi and the Attic Lekythoi. These vases were characterised by a globular body and a narrow neck, with the function of containing and dispensing perfumed oils. It is a vase with functions related to beauty and consequently a delicate decoration has always characterised it. In the guttus, the main decoration is found in the upper part where we often find faces of gods or mythological figures, but also scenes of everyday life. Oil lamps throughout the Roman period also took shape from this vase. Size: 60-100mm x 115-125mm; Weight: 480g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 400 .A Roman gold foil fragment that may once have bore elaborate decorations in repousse. Due to the delicate nature of the foil it is extremely uncommon for designs of this nature to survive. Size: 31mm x 32mm; Weight: 0.62g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Teutoburger Munzauktion und Handel GmbH, Germany.
Ca. AD 50 - 100.A Roman terracotta double oil lamp. The moulded top depicts a Medusa head. There is also a palmette shaped handle adorned with dolphins and plants. Size: 105mm x 205mm; Weight: 265g Provenance: From the collection of a European gentleman based in the UK, formed in the 2000s; acquired on the German art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman pottery weight of a red colour and discoidal shape. Roman weights were essential tools in the ancient world, playing a crucial role in commerce, trade, and daily life. These weights were typically made of stone, bronze, or lead, and varied in size and shape depending on their intended use. The Roman weight system was based on the libra, with smaller units such as the uncia (ounce) and the sextans (sixth) being commonly used. These weights were used in markets for measuring goods, ensuring fairness and accuracy in transactions. Size: 200mm x 210mm; Weight: 2.2kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 400.A pair of two Roman white glass unguentaria with pear shaped bodies and cylindrical necks. For similar see: British Museum number 1980,1125.4. Size: 120-120mm x 50-50mm; Weight: 180g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A necklace pendant shaped like a gladiussword, this type of item was worn by Roman legionaries as a symbol of good fortune. It is usually concealed beneath their garments and even under armor during battle, it was often linked to rituals dedicated to Mars, the god of war. It was thought that this talisman could provide protection to soldiers against injuries in the midst of warfare. Size: 39mm x 8mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A Roman 23.4 ct old ring with an amethyst stone set in a raised bezel. The round hoop is decorated on the shoulders with a geometric motif worked in filigree. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 263. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:14.07mm / US: 2 7/8 / UK: F; Weight: 5g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman marble head of Venus, inspired by Greek art. Her head is turned to her right, with a pronounced chin and full, slightly-parted lips. Her small almond-shaped eyes have thick upper and lower lids drilled at their inner canthi. The delicately-modelled brows arch gracefully and merge with the bridge of her nose. Her forehead is peaked at the centre and her luscious wavy hair is centre parted. The individual strands are delineated with thick wavy tendrils along her crown. Her hair is loosely bound in a band and tied in a chignon at the nape of her neck. For similar see: Defining beauty, the body in ancient Greek art, British Museum, p. 132. Size: 135mm x 10mm; Weight: 515g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman glass flask with a translucent olive colour. The vessel has a rounded body and tubular neck that expands into a hollow, projecting roll, seated below a squat, cylindrical mouth. The vessel rests atop four splayed feet. Size: 120mm x 70mm; Weight: 90g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, NJ., Dr. Arnold Saslow, acquired in Munich, late 1970s.
Ca. 3rd - 10th century AD.An Iron spear head with a hand forged blade, the type manufactured by Roman armies as they marched across Europe and North Africa. This spear head has a blade in the shape of a laurel leaf and a small hook at the base of the tip. This would have been used to catch the enemy's weapon. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 17.193.147a, b. Size: 365mm x 55mm; Weight: 720g Provenance: From the collection of a European gentleman based in the UK, formed in the 2000s; acquired on the German art market.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 .A Roman smoky quartz intaglio depicting Mars holding a stylised mace. The intaglio is set in a high carat (21.5 ct), possibly later gold ring, decorated with braid shaped filigree. This jewellery is clearly inspired by the Hellenistic production of gems where, especially in Rome, masterpieces were made by Greek masters. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 200 - 300.A Roman bronze statuette of a recumbent lion with a long muzzle and defined wild mane. For similar see: Animali di bronzo del museo archeologico romano di Verona, Catalog, n. 2 ; 3. Size: 30mm x 49mm; Weight: 69g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 – 300.A Roman 23.5 ct gold ring composed of a flat section hoop, culminating in a bezel set with an oval-shaped carnelian intaglio depicting the goddess “Fortuna”. Repaired. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 21909, Antiquities, Lot. 56. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly with R. A. collection formed on the UK art market since the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 400 - 500.A Roman 18.5 ct gold finger ring with a square shaped bezel and hard-stone set in a gold frame with wavy motif, round hooped with large flat section. For similar see: Byzantium and the West jewellery in the First Millennium, n. 8, pg. 66. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:15.29mm / US: 4 1/4 / UK: I; Weight: 3g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.An amazing Roman Imperial period 22 ct gold ring boasting an intaglio of nude Hercules made with extraordinary details. The ovoid gem is held in place with a piecrust bezel leading to a sloped shoulder and tapering band. The half-god looks to the left holding a long torso and the skin of the Nemean lion in his right hand, unmistakable attributes of this very important figure in the Greek and Roman Pantheon. For similar see, British Museum Museum number 1814,0704.1292. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D: 19.15mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: S; 8g Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman, acquired on London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring with a square bezel and missing stone, decorated with two moulded volutes. This type of ring was used in Roman society probably to indicate the wearer's membership of a social group, perhaps a religious one given the attributes this ring displays. Size: D:14.27mm / US: 3 / UK: F 1/2; Weight: 2.4g Provenance: Property of a London art gallery; formerly in a private collection of a Kensington gentleman since the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 200 - 400.A rare Roman lead glazed terracotta bottle with a globular body connected to a narrow neck and everted rim. A twisted handle lies between the shoulder and the neck, and a thin, green lead glaze adorns the body. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 74.51.391; 2014.584. Size: 260mm x 170mm; Weight: 1.45kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 200 - 300.A large Roman 21.5 ct gold earring with a small umbo shield design attached by a granule and framed by filigree wire. This design is rimmed by filigree decorated wire. The round hoop is also decorated with filigree and connected to a gold pendant in the shape of a bunch of grapes, embellished by pearls and gold granules. For similar see: Christie's 2770, Ancient jewellery, Lot. 424. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 65mm x 44mm; Weight: 22g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Gorny & Mosch, Sale 150, 11 July 2006, lot 154. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ptolemaic to Roman Period, Ca. 100 BC - AD 101.An Egyptian red glass necklace crafted from dozens of red seed beads. Interspersed are five large, elegant rock crystal beads. Expertly strung with modern thread, this necklace serves as a captivating testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient times, seamlessly blending the past with the present in a stunning display of wearable history. Crystal rock beads held profound significance in Egypt and were valued for their natural beauty and purported mystical properties. These beads, crafted from various forms of quartz crystal such as clear quartz, amethyst, and citrine, were highly prized for their transparency, durability, and ability to refract light. Crystal rock beads were believed to possess powerful protective and healing energies. In Egyptian culture, they were associated with purity, clarity, and spiritual enlightenment. Size: 230mm x 15mm; Weight: 13g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Ca. 100 BC - 50 AD.A Roman intaglio depicting a soldier holding a dead body. The intaglio is set in a high carat (21 ct), possibly later gold ring; round hoop decorated with gold pellets, filigree and “volutes”; bezel surrounded by golden pearls. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300 - 500.A Late Roman long spatha with inlaid Mars in copper on the blade; a broad tapered double-edged blade. Each face has a wide central channel. For similar see: British Museum Registration number1892,0901.452. Size: 825mm x 20mm; Weight: 650g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman bronze applique in the shape of a lion with quadripartite paws depicted in a naturalistic manner. For similar see: Les bronzes antiques de Paris, 1989, pg. 222 fig. 212. Size: 60mm x 35mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman silver eagle pendant. It is modelled in a stylised manner, standing with wings folded against the body, feather details followed by protruding long eyes. There are few symbols as representative as the eagle for the Roman Empire. This symbol possibly originated from the association with the God Jupiter for at least six centuries at the turn of the year zero and represented terror, civilisation and applied technology in practically all the known world. There was a particular moment during the 2nd century A.D. under the emperor Marcus Aurelius, where wherever you went you were always under the protection and persecution of the eagles of Rome. The Urbe imposed a modern, all-encompassing civilisation from which it was not even easy to escape from as vast was the area of influence. Size: 16mm x 15mm; Weight: 3g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman 21 ct gold finger ring with a jasper intaglio depicting the ritual of Osiris. For similar see: Catalogo illustrato della glittica nella collezione Santarelli, 2009, n. 25/85d. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 8.3g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A pair of Roman gold earrings featuring a central disc decorated with a rosette with raised pistil. Spherical pendants further adorn the piece. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 74.51.3762. Size: 32mm x 14mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman pottery bread stamp with flat bottom and conical body connected to a flat rim. Concentric, circles incised into the press add a level of detail. For similar see: British Museum Object reference number:1992,0205.351. Size: 50mm x 210mm; Weight: 1.2kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
Roman Period, Ca. 100 BC - AD 200.An Egyptian glazed balsamarium with a carenated globular body connected to a narrow neck and a short and out curving rim. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 12257 Antiquities, Lot. 47. Size: 130mm x 130mm; Weight: 270g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 300 - 500.A large Roman Imperial 23 ct gold "crossbow" fibula with a polygonal bow section circular open work. It was used to fasten the cloaks of Roman soldiers and citizens. It is cruciform in shape, with golden pearls on the arms of the the terminals. Brooches of this style were very fashionable in the late Roman Empire, especially amongst elites. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 95.15.113. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 70mm x 30mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Gorny & Mosch, sale 150, 11 July 2006, lot 693. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ptolemaic to Roman Period, Ca. 100 BC - AD 100.A Romano-Egyptian necklace composed with glass and faience beads, accompanied with six cat shaped stone amulets made in naturalistic manner. Size: 220mm x 20mm; Weight: 26g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman 23 ct gold ring with large bezel decorated with laurel wreath motifs on the edges and double line in the centre connected to a thin elegant round hoop. Repaired. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 453. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:14.88mm / US: 3 3/4 / UK: H; Weight: 1g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s.
Ca. AD 400.An open silver band with a polygonal profile featuring letters inscribed on each facet. Silver rings were reserved in the Roman army to differentiate the ranks of the Centurion, Tribune or Legate, all positions below these levels of the chain of command were only permitted to wear bronze rings. The bezels or bands of such jewellery were typically engraved with inscriptions or symbols relating to the wearer's legion. Size: D:20.37mm / US: 10 5/8 / UK: V; Weight: 3g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 200 - 300.A late Roman 22 ct gold ring. It has a round hoop decorated with “volute” on the exterior, an oval carnelian bezel depicting a satyr holding a kylix in his right hand and a jug on the right. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 244. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:20.57mm / US: 11 / UK: V 1/2; Weight: 15g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300 - 500.A large Roman Imperial 21 ct gold "crossbow" fibula with a polygonal bow section. It was used to fasten the cloaks of Roman soldiers and citizens. It is cruciform in shape, with golden pearls on the arms of the terminals. Brooches of this style were very fashionable in the late Roman Empire, especially amongst elites. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 95.15.113. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 70mm x 55mm; Weight: 25g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Gorny & Mosch, sale 150, 11 July 2006, lot 252. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 200.An extremely fine Roman cast silver applique, modelled in the shape of a Satyr. The Satyr is protruding from a circular plate and features a hollow, unworked back. The satyr's facial and anatomical features are rendered in a naturalistic manner, with much attention given to the inlaid eyes. Such applique would have once decorated a household object or piece of furniture. For similar see Christie's, Live Auction 19738, Antiquities, Lot. 40. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 60mm x 60mm; Weight: 370g Provenance: From the collection of a European gentleman based in the UK, formed in the 2000s; acquired on the German art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman legionary ring with a round band expanding to stepped shoulders. The rounded bezel is engraved with stylised thunderbolt decorations. In the Roman world, the thunderbolt held profound symbolic meaning and was closely associated with Jupiter, the king of gods and the god of the sky and thunder. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 200 - 300.A petite hollow-cast Roman bronze foot, originally from a small statue or a votive offering. The foot is made with toenails delineated and separation between the toes. Anatomical votive offerings such as these were made at the temple of a healing god such as Asklepios, the Greco-Roman god of healing and medicine. Size: 21mm x 8mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Marcantica.
Ca. AD 100 - 400.A group of three Roman white glass unguentaria with pyriform shaped bodies and cylindrical necks. For similar see: British Museum number 1980,1125.4. Size: 110-135mm x 20-25mm; Weight: 85g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman carnelian intaglio depicting goddess Fortuna facing left and made with spread wings. The intaglio is set in high carat (21.5 ct), possibly later gold ring, round hooped and decorated with filigree. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 10g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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