Jet Black Roman Glass Bracelet

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #417873

Small, child-sized glass bracelets were common findings in Roman burials, particularly in the Holy Land, which was the center of ancient glass production. While some of these little bracelets clearly were worn by children who died young, their inclusion in adult graves suggests a decorative or votive use as well. Glass jewelry was cheap, attractive, and popular among the common classes that couldn't afford precious metals. ... Click for details

sold- Roman bronze military appliqué

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #415773
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A bronze moulded and incised handle or mount in the form of two stylised mirror-image animals. The upper part splits and the two "eyes" form the studs with which to hold a flat surface which would have been inserted into the top. Roman, 2nd or 3rd Century AD. Intact except for a small erosion hole to one side as can be seen. Size: 3.4 x 3.1 cms Ex. Private collection, UK.

SOLD Roman fine bronze implement handle

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #415768
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A very finely cast bronze decorative grip from the side of a handle, possibly from a cosmetic implement or a small mirror. The surface is decorated with a baluster stem and rings, at the top is a central hole which retains the original bronze pin. Roman, 1st or 2nd Century AD Intact, though a fragment from a larger piece. Good patina. Size:  4.2 x 0.9 cms. Ex. UK private collection, probably acquired in the 1980's at Barnard Castle, County Durham.

SOLD - June 2006

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #415763
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A decorated bronze strap end consisting of two scrolls facing a cruciform type design to the centre. The piece is pierced through the centre by a bronze pin which would have been used to attach it to its intended garment. Roman, 2nd or 3rd Century AD Intact. Size: 2.9 x 2.7 cms Ex. Private collection, UK.

sold - july 2005 Roman large amethyst bead

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #415760
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A lovely large amethyst bead with beautiful colouring. The lozenge shaped bead is flat on one side and curved on the other. Roman, 1st to 4th Century AD Intact. Size: 2.2 x 1.5 cms

SOLD - 22nd February 2006

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #415759
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A very attractive Roman military bronze pendant in the form of a bat or bird with outstretched wings. The "tail" is mounted with a solid round finial which helps to weigh down the pendant, the "head" forms a loop from which the pendant could be hung. Roman, 1st - 3rd Century AD. Edges eroded as seen, the upper edge of one wing is slightly weak - note the crease visible to the top right in the lower photo. Excellent patina. Size: 6 x 6.9 cms Ex. UK private collection, probably acquired in th... Click for details

S O L D - 25th October 2005

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #415756
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A finely made brown glazed pottery oil lamp decorated to the tondo with a crisply moulded representation of a kantharos. The kantharos was a double-handled drinking vessel associated with wine, mostly made of glazed pottery but sometimes of precious metals or even semi-precious stone. The base is clearly marked with the maker's factory name: ASILIAC. Roman, 1st or 2nd Century AD. Repaired from several pieces with some smaller patches of restoration (not affecting the decoration). Size: 11.4 ... Click for details

Roman Armor: Ex-Guttman, Christies Breastplate Segment

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #413026

Roman armor at the height of the empire was much different from the solid, muscled curiasses that we tend to associate with the ancient world. To allow maximum flexibility and ease of movement, the Romans developed a segmented type of armor that we refer to as lorica segmentata. This armor consisted of strips and plaques of armor that were hooked and buckled together to make a flexible, protective covering that could be more easily repaired by simply replacing damaged pieces. (Please see the las... Click for details

Roman Armor: Breastplate from the Axel Guttman Coll.

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #413024

Roman armor at the height of the empire was much different from the solid, muscled curiasses that we tend to associate with the ancient world. To allow maximum flexibility and ease of movement, the Romans developed a segmented type of armor that we refer to as lorica segmentata. This armor consisted of strips and plaques of armor that were hooked and buckled together to make a flexible, protective covering that could be more easily repaired by simply replacing damaged pieces. (Please see the las... Click for details

Segment of Roman Breastplate Armor, Ex-Guttman Coll.

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #411865

Roman armor at the height of the empire was much different from the solid, muscled curiasses that we tend to associate with the ancient world. To allow maximum flexibility and ease of movement, the Romans developed a segmented type of armor that we refer to as lorica segmentata. This armor consisted of strips and plaques of armor that were hooked and buckled together to make a flexible, protective covering that could be more easily repaired by simply replacing damaged pieces. (Please see the las... Click for details