ROMAN GOLD RING WITH INTAGLIO

Roman: Imperial Pre AD 1000: item #662866
R13

Child's gold ring with a carnelian intaglio set representing a face. Roman period, 1st century AD. In perfect condition. Diameter:1.6cm.

ROMAN LEAD COCK FIGURINE - 1st CENTURY AD

Roman: Imperial Pre AD 1000: item #660956
2068

A Roman cast lead cock figurine beautifully detailed measuring 2.1 cm and dated to the 1st century AD, the period of Roman occupation. The figure was discovered at the site of an ancient Roman settlement in eastern Europe. The article has been broken from its stand and has a few minor chips. Shipping is free and the figure is in excellent condition.

Although most small articles such as this cock were made of bronze, lea... Click for details

Rare Roman Glass Jug with Black Handle and Ribbon

Roman Pre AD 1000: item #658836
1393

Rare intact Roman Glass Jug with black handle and ribbons cascading down two sides. Splayed foot and cylindrical body and surmounted by dual thumb rests. Circa 2nd - 3rd Century C.E. 8" high.

Roman Amber Glass Vessel

Roman Pre AD 1000: item #658830
1392

Intact Roman Amber Glass vessel with flared lip, long neck and ribbed cylindrical body on custom stand. Circa 2nd - 3rd Century. 4 3/4" high.

Roman sarcophagus anthropoid from terracotta

Roman Pre AD 1000: item #658001
1

Roman Period, c.3rd - 4th Century AD. A large terracotta anthropoid head from the lid section of a sarcophagus. The facial features are sculpted in an abstract fashion, with an angular brow ridge and nose. Some brownish pigmentation highlights the face and the two long braids of hair painted below the ears as well as a lower border. Across the forehead is a modeled garland or rosette studded head piece. H: 15"; W: 17 ½". Intact with just some minor abraision along the bottom. A most interesting ... Click for details

Roman gold bracelets

Roman Pre AD 1000: item #657999
1

Roman Egypt, c.1st Century AD. A nice gold wire bangle of high karat gold, said to have been found with the earrings in the previous lot. Intact with attractive reddish surface patination. 12.93g. Dia: 2 ½" / 64mm.

Roman period glass necklace

Roman Pre AD 1000: item #657987
1

Roman Period, 1 st Century BC – 4 th Century AD. A mixed strand of various glass and stone beads, some possibly older than the Roman period. Nice gold colored glass beads and blue and white striped glass beads are some of the highlights. Stone beads in carnelian and even a couple lapis lazuli examples. A fun strand for the bead collector. Strand measures 17” and strung to be worn. From the Fayoum region, south of Cairo.

Roman glass beads necklace

Roman Pre AD 1000: item #657982
1

Roman Period, 1 st Century BC – 4 th Century AD. A nice strand of glass beads alternating with opaque orange, translucent green and golden glass beads. Some purplish glass beads are also intermixed within the strand. All well preserved as is most glass from the Fayoum region. A pendant in the form of a pharonic head is also strung with the beads. It is encrusted and its’ age is undetermined. Necklace measures 17” and strung to be worn

Roman Redware Oil Lamp - Bull

Roman Pre AD 1000: item #655772
AHC004

Ancient Roman Oil Lamp, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. Of circular form, in redware, with snub spout; on the discus an animated bull rearing and turning its head slightly sideways in the instant just before the charge. 3"D, intact with wear.

PROVENANCE: Ex-private Houston Collection acquired in Tyre, Lebanon in the 1960s. ... Click for details

Roman Glass Balsamarium

Roman Pre AD 1000: item #654672
1387

A Roman dark green glass double balsamarium with a glass thread spiraling horizontally around upper body and applied handles reaching from shoulder to rim. Roman ca. 2nd - 3rd century C.E. Found in the Holy Land. 4" high