Greek And Roman Art
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Lot # 476
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Large lot of 7 (seven) Roman Tesserae Annonariae marked "A" (1 pcs.), "A X" (3 pcs.), "X A" (1 pcs.), and "A X X" (2 pcs.): measurement tokens once attached to grain sacks. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, up to 4.0 cm in height). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, pp. 189-191, figg. 14, 16 and 18a (5 of these tesserae).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 475
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Large lot of 4 (four) Roman Tesserae Annonariae marked "X X X X / X", "X A", "A X", and "X": measurement tokens once attached to grain sacks. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, up to 4.8 cm in height). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, pp. 190-192, figg. 15c, 16, 19 and 20 (these tesserae).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 474
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Large lot of 4 (four) Roman Tesserae Annonariae marked "A X", "X X X X", "X X I", and "X": measurement tokens once attached to grain sacks. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, up to 4.3 cm in height). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, pp. 190-192, figg. 16, 19 and 20 (these tesserae).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 473
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Large lot of 3 (three) Roman Tesserae Annonariae marked "X A +", and "A X" (2 pcs.): measurement tokens once attached to grain sacks. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, up to 5.7 cm in height). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, pp. 190 and 193, figg. 16 and 21 (these tesserae).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 472
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Large lot of 3 (three) Roman Tesserae Annonariae marked "X X X X", "+ A X X", "A X", and "+ X X": measurement tokens once attached to grain sacks. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, up to 7.3 cm in height). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, pp. 191 and 193, figg. 19 and 21 (these tesserae).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 471
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Roman Tessera Annonaria marked "A X X": a measurement token attached to a grain sack. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, 6.0 x 1.4 cm). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, p. 191, fig. 17e (this tessera).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 470
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Roman Tessera Annonaria marked "A X": a measurement token attached to a grain sack. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, 4.8 x 1.7 cm). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, p. 190, fig. 16 (this tessera).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 469
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Roman Tessera Annonaria marked "A X A": a measurement token attached to a grain sack. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, 3.4 x 0.8 cm). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, p. 190, fig. 15a (this tessera).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 468
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Roman Tessera Annonaria marked "A": a measurement token attached to a grain sack. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, 4.1 x 2.4 cm). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, p. 189, fig. 14 (this tessera).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 467
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Roman Tessera Annonaria marked "A": a measurement token attached to a grain sack. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD (Bone, 4.2 x 1.7 cm). Published in L. Pedroni and G. Devoto, "Tessere da una collezione privata", in Archeologia Classica, XLVII, 1995, p. 189, fig. 14 (this tessera).
From a British Private Collection.
These tokens typically bear the letter "A" for Annona, followed by a number (e.g., X, XX, XXX) indicating the weight in modii — approximately 40, 80, or 120 kg.
Lot # 466
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Group of three fragmentary Roman bone tools: a crinal needle, a hairpin, and a point of uncertain use. Circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD. (max length 10.2 cm).
Lot # 465
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Large lot of 3 (three) Roman tools (Bone, max. 40.6 mm diameter, 15.57 g total). Comprising a screw cap, a game piece, and a spindle whorl. Fascinating old collection patina.
Lot # 464
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Roman Tabula Ansata marked "S P Q R". Circa 1st–3rd centuries AD (Bone, 6.3 x 2.3 cm). Two small nail holes at the sides indicate it was meant to be affixed.
Lot # 463
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Roman handle of a lamp holder. Circa 1st–2nd centuries AD (Lead, 6.4 × 1.1 cm, 18.79 g). In relief bearing the producer’s name: AVRELIVS (with the reversed S). Cf. G. Baratta, “Porta-lucerne in piombo: considerazioni sulla classe di materiale alla luce degli esemplari iscritti,” in G. Baratta (ed.), “Instrumenta inscripta VIII. Plumbum litteratum. Studia epigraphica Giovanni Mennella oblata (Armariolum 3)”, Rome 2021, pp. 261–276. Originally ring-shaped, later unfolded, resulting in partial breakage of the central section.
Roman lead lamp holders were used to support and carry oil lamps, facilitate everyday use, and, in some cases, serve as votive or promotional objects thanks to inscriptions and decorative symbols.
Lot # 461
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Large lot of 3 (three) late Renaissance studs or buttons (Bronze, max. 40.8 mm diameter, 26.16 g total). The gilded one depicts a hunting dog running to the right. The two circular ones each bear an old collection tag on the reverse. Decorative and charming.
Lot # 460
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Large lot of 3 (three) South Italian Byzantine bronze seals: two with monograms of dignitaries, one with a bird. Circa 7th-9th centuries AD (Bronze, max 5.6 cm height).
Lot # 459
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Large lot of 2 (two) South Italian Byzantine bronze rings featuring mythical creatures: the so-called griffin-lion, i.e., a lion with a beak. Circa 7th-9th centuries AD (Bronze, Inner diam. 1.9-2.0 cm). Possibly reflecting the identity of a specific social group; pirate-related communities cannot be ruled out, as similar finds have been recorded in both Sicily and Sardinia. Untouched green patinas. Rendered in a pleasant pictogram-like style.
Lot # 458
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Late Roman bronze element in the shape of a horse's head. Circa 3rd century AD (Bronze, height 5.2 cm). A very rare object of uncertain function, with two notches on the back, possibly intended to slow its movement within a support. One side of the head is noticeably more worn than the other. For a comparable example, see Frank Sternberg XXIV, 19–20 November 1990, lot 476 (interpreted as the handle of the lid of a cup awarded as a prize in a horse race, or as a votive object).
Lot # 457
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Large lot of 3 (three) ancient artefacts (Bronze and Billon, max. 5.8 cm length). A Roman bronze handle lug in the shape of a child's face with a cap, possibly Attis; circa 2nd - 3rd centuries AD. A Roman silver fibula (brooch) of the Kräftig Profilierte type; with body in silver alloy, pin in iron, and hinge (broken) in bronze; condition as shown in the photos: minor losses; circa 1st - 3rd centuries AD. A Medieval two-headed eagle bronze plaque with blue enamels; small plaque originally part of a clothing accessory or horse harness, decorated with motifs evoking the symbolism of the Holy Roman Empire; riverine patina; circa 13th century.
Lot # 456
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Roman miniature ‘dolabella’. Circa 1st-3rd centuries AD (Bronze, height 6.7 cm). Possibly used as a toy or votive offering. Cf. Crawford 73 and 81 (for typological comparison with the reverse of Roman Republican coinage). Untouched green patina. Suspension hole. Very Rare.
A dolabella is a small Roman pick or digging tool, used in both agricultural and military contexts.
Lot # 455
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Roman mouse statuette. Circa 1st-3rd centuries AD (Bronze, length 2.7 cm, 21.71 g). Small bronze mice were frequently featured in Roman art. Since they are often shown nibbling at a morsel food, as presented here, scholars have suggested that mice served as protective figures to guard food stores (see H.B. Werness, Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in Art, p. 285). Untouched green patina.
Lot # 454
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Roman button with the facing bust of winged Eros. Circa 1st century BC (Bronze, 22 mm, 2.12 g). River patina with deposits. Old collection tag on the reverse. Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
Lot # 453
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Large lot of 3 (three) ancient arrowheads. Circa 9th-3rd centuries BC (Bronze, max. 6.5 cm length, 32.26 g total). Comprising a Luristan, a Greek, and a Hellenistic piece. Untouched green patinas.
Lot # 452
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Roman token for theater entry. Circa 1st–2nd centuries AD (Terracotta, 28 × 29 mm). Featuring a facing tragic mask on the obverse, with a smooth and polished reverse. Concretioned earthy patina. Very Rare.
Lot # 451
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Pair of bases from Roman Arretine cups, one bearing a planta pedis stamp iscribed [...]NPIS, the other with a Greek graffito. Circa 1st century AD (Terra Sigillata, max 6.2 cm height).
Lot # 1036
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BYZANTINE BRONZE BELT BUCKLE Byzantine period, c. 6th - 7th century AD. Bronze belt buckle and fitting in the shape of a cross. Decorated with engravings. Kidney-shaped clasp with still movable pin. Fixing rivets well preserved on the back. Dimensions: 51 x 25,5 mm. AE. Intact and complete.
Lot # 1035
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BYZANTINE SILVER RING Early Byzantine period, c. 5th - 8th century AD. Silver finger-ring with plain hoop and a round bezel engraved with frontal standing Mary Theotokos holding the infant Jesus; to the right, cross. Bezel diameter: 11 mm; inner size: 18 mm. AR. 3.81 g. Intact.
Lot # 1034
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FIVE ANCIENT BRONZE RINGS From the Late Roman period to the Renaissance. Lot of five ancient bronze rings of various sizes and types, each with different decorative motifs. AE.
Lot # 1033
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ENGAGEMENT BRONZE RING Roman period, c. 4th century AD. Ancient wedding/engagement bronze ring, with two stylized clasped hands on the bezel. AE. 2.53 g. 22.5 mm. Holed (?). Intact and complete.
Lot # 1032
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CARNELIAN SEAL STAMP Roman period to Sasanian Empire, 1st - 6th century AD. Carnelian intaglio gemstone with a goat or hare running left. 0.23 g. 9 mm. Chipped with minor damage.
Lot # 1031
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ROMAN LEGIONARY BELT Roman period, c. 4th century AD. Roman legionary bronze propellor-type belt-mount. Dimensions: 37 x 18 mm. Bibl: Appels & Laycock, Roman Buckles & Military Fittings, p. 270, Fig. SL14.13 for exact type. Nicely preserved, with attachment pins still in place.
Lot # 1030
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ROMAN BRONZE TUTULUS FIBULA Roman period, c. 2nd - 3rd century AD. A bronze discoid plate brooch with notched rim, raised flange, conical centre with knop finial. Diameter: 24,5 mm; height: 10 mm. AE. The pin is preserved but slightly displaced, catch is broken.
Lot # 1029
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ROMAN BRONZE SEAL WITH BUST Roman period, 4th century AD. Engraved bronze seal depicting a male bust to the left. The effigy is characterized by a short hairflow and no beard. This may be the portrait of a emperor. The seal was probably mounted or set into a ring. Dimensions: 16 x 14,5 mm. AE. 3.34 g. Lovely green patina.
Lot # 1028
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BRONZE LID OF A SEAL BOX WITH A PHALLUS Roman period, 1st - 4th century BC. Teardrop shaped bronze lid that once was enamelled, decorated with a separately riveted zoomorphic phallus. Dimensions: 36 × 21 mm; weight: 4,41 g. AE. Minor enamel remains in various colours.
Lot # 1027
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ROMAN PHALLIC AMULET Roman period, c. 1st - 3rd century AD. Cast bronze pendant in the form of stylized male genitals, surmounted by a suspension loop. Length: 31 mm. AE. 10.54 g. 31 mm.
Lot # 1026
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'GROMA' AMPHORA WEIGHT Roman period, 1st - 4th century AD. Roman bronze weight in the shape of an amphora. Length: 68 mm; weight: 86,40 g. AE. 86.4 g. 68 mm.
Lot # 1025
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MOUSE BRONZE STATUETTE Roman period, c. 1st - 4th century AD. Roman bronze statuette depicting a mouse crouched in the act of eating. The details are rendered with care, including the tail and eyes. Dimensions: 30.5 x 12.5 x 17.5 mm; weight: 29.46 g. Of good workmanship.
Lot # 1024
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ROMAN BRONZE FRAGMENT OF A DOG Roman period, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Fragment of a Roman bronze figurine. Neck and head of a hunting dog. AE. 59.1 g. 64 mm.
Lot # 1023
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ROMAN BRONZE FOOT Roman period, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Roman bronze right foot. Fragment of a statuette. Mounted on a small wooden base for display. Dimensions: 58 x 23 x c.46 mm (without base). AE.
Lot # 1022
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ROMAN BRONZE GORGONEION APPLIQUE Roman period, c. 1st - 3rd century AD. Roman bronze applique with a domed gorgoneion. Mounted on a small wooden base for display (without base). Dimensions: 27 x 24,5 x c.13 mm. AE.
Lot # 1021
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BRONZE SILENOS MASK APPLIQUE Roman period, c. 1st - 3rd century AD. Roman bronze applique depicting a frontal bearded head of Silenos (Silenus or Satyr) with pointed ears. The reverse is concave and undecorated. Dimensions: 24 x 26 mm. AE.
Lot # 1020
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ROMAN OIL LAMP Roman period, c. 1st - 3nd century AD. Roman oil lamp decorated with an erotic scene. Dimensions: 102 x 72 x 28 mm. Slightly worn, with some deposits and minimal areas of light chipping and hairlines.
Lot # 1019
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ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIUM Roman period, 1st - 4th century AD. Pale translucent glass unguentarium with a flat lip, a long cylindrical neck, a conical body and slightly inward-curved bottom. With light iridescent hues. Diameter rim: 29 mm, diameter base: 40 mm, height: 105 mm. A break exists in the body with a missing piece. Sinter is present inside, along with deposits. Ex Gorny&Mosch, auction 268 (2019). FRAGILE! SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EU.
Lot # 1018
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ROMAN GLASS BEAKER Roman period, c. 1st - 4th century AD. Cylindrical beaker on ring foot and with a slightly everted rim. Slightly bluish-green translucent glass with light iridescence. Delicate piece with thin walls. Diameter rim: 74 mm, diameter foot: 45 mm, height: 80 mm. Intact and complete. Some sinter is present inside. Ex Gorny&Mosch, auction 268 (2019). FRAGILE! SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EU.
Lot # 1016
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ROMAN BRONZE LIGULA Roman period, c. 1st–4th century AD. Pin-like medical instrument (ear scoop) or cosmetic spoon with a small scoop at the end. Length: 118 mm. AE.
Lot # 1015
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ROMAN BRONZE HANDLE Roman period, c. 1st - 3rd century BC. Lovely bronze handle for a tool or medical instrument. Dimensions: 51 x 11 mm. AE. Intricately modelled and elaborately decorated. Broken from its original fitting.
Lot # 1014
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BRONZE MIRROR Greek Asia. Round mirror with two goat-heads supporting the disc. Handle missing. 128.1 g. 163 mm.
Lot # 1013
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HELLENISTIC (?) SILVER RING Greek World (?), c. 3rd - 1st century BC. Silver finger-ring with large oval bezel with a relief portrait. A female bust, perhaps Berenike II or Arsinoe II, to left, draped and hair waved and fastened in a chignon at back of head. Bezel dimensions: 22 x 17 mm.; inner size: 17 x 15 mm. AR. 7.95 g. Intact. Minor cleaning marks and rusty contact spots. A scratch is present on the female head.
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