Roman red ware pottery bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #720181
R40

A red slip ware pottery bowl with a collared rim and rouletted decoration to the centre of the inside surface. It is likely that this type of bowl was used as a mortar and that the decorated ridged surface served as a gentle abrasive for soft items such as herbs. Roman, North African colonies, c. 4th or 5th Century AD Intact apart from minor chipping as seen in the photographs. Size: 16.6 x 4.8 cms Ex. private collection, UK. Acquired in London during the 1980's/90's.

Roman marble head of a goddess

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #720175
R42

A head from a small carved figure of a female deity, possibly the goddess Victory or Isis-Aphrodite. Her long hair is tied to form a wreath-like coiffure which is surmounted by a broad diadem. Roman, c. 2nd or 3rd Century AD. Nose worn, good tactile patina. Size: 4.6 x 2.7 cms Ex. Peter Negus Collection, UK. Collection acquired between 1920-2000.

Roman red ware "recycled" pottery bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #720166
U33

A pedestal foot from a large red ware pottery vase which was broken in antiquity and re-used to create a small bowl. What is now the foot of the present bowl was once the tondo of the larger vessel which had been ground down to form a round edge, the slip covering on the underside of the present foot also testifies to this being an example of "early recycling". Roman, North African colonies, c. 3rd or 4th Century AD A surface chip on the outside surface otherwise in good condition. Size: 8 ... Click for details

Ancient Roman Bronze Gladiators Parade Sword pommel

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Bronze Pre AD 1000: item #720030
a368

A rare bronze Roman gladiator parade sword handle with eagles head pommel and two fingers attatched, from left hand of a lifesize bronze statue. High quality detail with lovely green patina.

Dating to circa 2nd-3rd century AD.

Measures 116mm length.

Ex a private Perth... Click for details

Roman Bronze Keys found in the Holy Land

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Bronze Pre AD 1000: item #719516
1435

Roman Bronze Keys, circa 2nd - 3rd Century C.E. found in the Holy land. Various sizes and conditions.

Roman decorated pottery bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #717565
R2

An unusual red ware pottery scoop with a rounded bowl and single flat rectangular handle. The top of the handle is decorated with a finely incised tendril pattern; the inside and outside surfaces of the bowl are decorated with concentric bands imitating bronze-casting. Roman, North African colonies, c. 3rd or 4th Century AD Repaired from large pieces, some minor chipping. (The handle appears to have survived at its original length). Size: 7.7 x 2.5 cms Ex. private collection, UK. Acquired i... Click for details

Roman green glass flask for oils

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Glass Pre AD 1000: item #717563
R37

A thick green glass oil flask with a cylindrical body and flat disc rim. Roman, 1st or 2nd Century AD Large portion of rim lost and a hairline crack in the neck. Size: 9 x 4 cms Ex. private collection, Midlands, UK.

Roman red ware pottery lamp

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #717562
R39

A red slip ware pottery oil lamp with a very unusual shape consisting of a saucer covered in a bee-hive shaped oil container pierced to the lower part to hold the wick. Roman, North African colonies, c. 3rd or 4th Century AD Exceptionally well preserved, some very small surface chips otherwise intact. Size: 10.5 x 5.8 cms Ex. private collection, UK. Acquired in London during the 1980's/90's.

Roman bronze horse's head

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Bronze Pre AD 1000: item #717560
R35

A handle from a fine bronze oil lamp decorated with a horse's head sprouting from a flower. The oil lamp would have been suspended from a candelabrium or ceiling via a chain which was attached to the loop below the horse head. Roman, 2nd or 3rd Century AD Intact as shown Size: 5 x 2 cms Ex. UK private collection, acquired in the 1980's from Faustus Fine Art.

Earrings mounted with ancient glass beads

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Glass Pre AD 1000: item #717557
J29

Earrings mounted with ancient glass beads