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Click here to subscribeTexas Instruments - MB - Burbank - Matchbox - Others - An assortment of boxed and unboxed items to include #LL100 live & learn Play boot, Speak & Spell, Speak & Maths #6178 Fashions by Me set, a hair dressing dolls head, a 1982 Cabbage patch kid and others. Item appear to be in overall very good condition with some use. Boxes appear very good; some wear. Item not checked fro completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lego - 4 factory sealed Lego sets. Includes #40426 2 in 1 Christmas Wreath, #40236 Romantic Valentine Picnic, #60249 Street Sweeper and #40527 Limited Edition Easter Chicks. The sets are presumed to be in Mint condition being in a factory sealed boxes. Boxes appear mostly excellent; storage wear to 1 item. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Corgi - 5 boxed diecast vehicles to include#275 Corgi Exclusive Rover 2000 TCCorgi - 4 Boxed diecast vehicles to include #434 Charlie's Angels Custom Van, #380 Whizzwheels Alfa-Romero Pininfarina P.33, #1163 Jean Richards Circus Human Cannon, #275 Rover 2000 TC. Item appear to be in excellent condition. Housed in fair plus boxes; Charlie's Angels Van has damage to the cellophane window. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
LGB - An assortment of boxed and unboxed G gauge track to include a full box #11000 of 12 R1 track, 4 unboxed straight and 4 unboxed R765 curves. ALso includes #5060 grey girder bridge a LGB 50083 controller with wires. Item appear to be in very good-excellent condition. Good box with some storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Corgi Comics 801 Noddy's Car in yellow/red with Noddy, Big Ears and Golly - near mint but missing one headlamp in excellent box (excluding cellophane window) Notice from the the-saleroom.com: These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
TWO MODERN REPRODUCTION CAST IRON MONEY BOXES OR MONEY BANKS, both complete and in working order but have minor paint loss and wear Notice from the the-saleroom.com: These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
A VINTAGE FRENCH MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK AND CANDLELABRA GARNITURES, a rose and ivory colour marble, cast metal figure and painted brass detailed clock, the figure on the top of the clock is a girl carrying a basket, it has gilt details overall and gilt scroll feet and handles, the dial is of cream colour with fine black detailed pattern and decorative numbers with a black metal hand, key and pendulum present, the dial is covered with a hinged glass and brass front, height 45cm, (one hand is missing, only one side winds the other appears to be over wound, the feet are loose mainly the front left, left side handle loose, large piece missing out of the marble top right corner, a small nibble in the marble at the back top, back plate appears to have been painted a gold colour), two candelabra garnitures in matching rose and ivory colour marble with painted gold colour metal detail, four arms coming of a central candle holder with four more candle holders, height 42cm, (one candle holder is damaged and appears not to match the rest, signs of gold paint on the marble base, the metal around the candle holder is quite bent in places and some metal decor loose, candle residue present in both and both would benefit a clean), (Condition Report: please see main description for specific item damage, overall would benefit from a clean, not tested), (3)
A COLLECTION OF MIDWINTER DINNERWARE, included 'Zambesi' Modern design fashion shape oval meat plate, two dinner plates, five salad plates, one side plate, a sauce jug (signs of crazing and light use), (10), 'Carmen' Stylecraft fashion shape, meat plate, covered tureen, sauce boat (heavily crazed), four dinner plates (two have signs of heavy crazing), five side plates (signs of heavy crazing), twelve saucers (nine heavily crazed), (24), (Condition Report: all item have signs of use and as in main description a lot of items have heavy crazing, overall no cracks or breakages), (34)
with twin tapered square section candle sconce uprights, shaped sheet holder over foliate fretwork back, bearing applied brass plaque inscribed C. Bechstein Berlin, (later) interior note stating serial number as 41140, ivory keys, on castors, with Arts & Crafts mahogany piano stool, this with heart pierced sides. This lot contains elephant ivory material. Several countries, including in the EU and USA, prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference MQHET7A9. 153cm wide 2 Keys ivory
modelled seated, playing lute, on hardwood base This lot contains elephant ivory material. Several countries, including in the EU and USA, prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference 16ET349J. 11.5cm high
Darling collection of sea shell shaped dishes that consists of a creamer jug, two open salt cellars without a gilt border and one with a gilt border, a candy dish with two shell feet, a shell patterned salt cellar, and a salt and pepper shaker. Belleek backstamp on all items. Largest item measures 4.25"L x 2.75"W x 4.25'H and smallest item measures 3"L x 2"W x 1"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: BelleekCountry of Origin: IrelandCondition: Age related wear.
Art 2CA beautiful Japanese kimono hand-sewn from traditional silk called Wufu, featuring elaborate embroidery in vibrant colors of flowers and leaves that traditionally symbolize wealth and abundance. The obi belt is not included. Kimono dimensions: 48"L x 64"H. Sleeve dimensions: 12.5"L x 24"H. This item comes with its paper packaging that includes manufacturer information. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear. Some stains are on the kimono, including on the right sleeve and left collar.
Elegant collection of cream colored ceramics that includes a double handled serving bowl, a double handled open sugar bowl, a thorn handle design mug, a maiden cream pitcher, a wide body cream pitcher, a swan cream pitcher, and a bell with floral designs. Belleek backstamp on all items. Largest item measures 6"L x 4.5"W x 3"H and smallest item measures 4"L x 3"W x 2"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: BelleekCountry of Origin: IrelandCondition: Age related wear.
Amazing collection of sterling silver that includes an Amston sterling 472g platter backstamped Amston Sterling 463 Donatello, a Fisher sterling 548g platter backstamped Fisher Sterling 1542 Kent, a sterling 172g candy bowl backstamped Royal Danish USA International Sterling, a sterling 78g dessert bowl backstamped Newport Sterling 1212, 3 sterling 42g compote shell bowls backstamped Sterling by Jennings, an oval sterling 8g compote bowl backstamped Sterling 925 Camusso Made in Peru, a sterling 204g ladle with a monogram on the handle and backstamped Sterling, a sterling 90g soup ladle backstamped Pat 1915 Sterling, a sterling 24g personal ladle backstamped Gorham Sterling, and a sterling 14g soup spoon backstamped Sterling. Largest item measures 12" dia. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
This luxurious whiskey tot features a fluted vertical design with a silver, gold plated and rose gold plated interwoven band. This item has its original box measuring 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 2.5"H. Marked Cartier Sterling. Weighs: 32g. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 2"L x 2"W x 2.5"HManufacturer: CartierCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear. Minor scratches and tarnishing.
Gorgeous sterling silver Wallace Rose Point tray decorated with pixel like flowers, and a set of fork and spoon serving utensils that are comprised of half wood, half sterling silver components. Wallace sterling 6510 Rose Point backstamp on tray and sterling backstamp on utensils. Items total weight is 300g. Largest item measures 11"L. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Elegant collection of vessels that consists of a vase decorated with raised roses and shamrocks, a lattice weaved basket with applied rose decor, and a mini ewers pitcher with raised flowers. Largest item measures 4"L x 3.5"W x 6"H. Belleek backstamp on all items. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: BelleekCountry of Origin: IrelandCondition: Age related wear.
Stunning collection of shamrock decorated ceramics that includes a tea cup and saucer, a handled butter plate, a creamer pitcher, and an open salt cellar. Belleek backstamp on all items. Largest item measures 4.75"L x 3.5"W x 4.5"H and smallest item measures 3.25"L x 2.25"W x 1.25"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: BelleekCountry of Origin: IrelandCondition: Age related wear.
Amazing collection of hand painted dishes that consists of a basketweave textured teacup and saucer, a basketweave textured coffee cup and saucer, a basketweave textured soup bowl with a spill plate, a cauldron bowl with a four handled spill plate, an open butter tub, a shamrock salt tub, a shamrock ashtray, an egg shaped container with daffodil decor, a basketweave textured sugar bowl, a lidded basketweave container, and a bell ornament. Belleek backstamp on all items. Largest item measures 5.5"L x 4.5"W x 4"H and smallest item measures 2.25"H x 2.25" dia. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: BelleekCountry of Origin: IrelandCondition: Age related wear.
Adorable collection of plates that consists of a sycamore shaped dish, a flower petal shaped dish, a medium heart shaped dish, and a small heart shaped dish. Belleek backstamp on all items. Largest item measures 5.5"L x 5.25"W x 1.75"H and smallest item measures 4.25"L x 4"W x 1.25"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: BelleekCountry of Origin: IrelandCondition: Age related wear.
Original Siam set of cutlery featuring a raised Buddha at the end of handle set on rosewood. Sticker inside box: Jewelers Lin Yu Brothers, Bangkok Thailand. Manufacturers and Exporters. The set includes 12-place settings for dinner knives, steak knives, butter knives, dinner forks, salad forks, fish forks, dessert forks, soup spoons, table spoons, dessert spoons, and teaspoons, in addition to 3 serving spoons, 1 cake spatula, 2 serving forks, 1 meat carving fork, 1 meat carving knife, 1 boning knife, 1 cheese knife, 1 pickle fork, and 1 condiment spoon. Steak knives: 8.25"L x 0.75"W. Dinner knives: 8.5"L x 0.75"W. Butter knives: 6"L x 0.75"W. Dinner forks: 7.5"L x 1"W. Salad forks: 7"L x 1"W. Fish forks: 6.25"L x 0.75"W. Dessert forks: 5.5"L x 0.75"W. Soup spoons: 7.25"W x 1.75"W. Table spoons: 7.75"L x 1.25"W. Dessert spoons: 5.75"L x 1.25"W. Largest serving spoon: 9.75"L x 2.5"W. Largest serving fork: 9.75"L x 2"W. Meat carving fork: 10.5"L x 1"W. Meat carving knife: 10.5"L x 1"W. Cake spatula: 10"L x 2"W. Boning knife: 10.5"L x 1"W. Condiment spoon: 5.25"L x 1.75"W. Cheese knife: 6.25"L x 0.75"W. Pickle knife: 7.25"L x 0.75"W. This item has its original wooden box: 20.25"L x 17.5"W x 4"H. Issued: c. 1950Dimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: SiamCountry of Origin: ThailandCondition: Age related wear.
Magnificent collection of ceramics that includes a figural dish of a woman playing a harp, a bunny shaped plate, a shamrock decorated round spill vase, a shamrock decorated pillar shaped vase, a shamrock decorated basketweave vase, a sleeping puppy jewelry box, a shamrock decorated island vase, and a harp sculpture. Belleek backstamp on all items. Largest item measures 8.25"H x 4.25" dia. and smallest item measures 4"H x 2.25" dia. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: BelleekCountry of Origin: IrelandCondition: Age related wear.
Augustean period, Ca. 50 BC - AD 50. A Roman gold ring with a D-shaped band which is flattened towards he shoulders to form a high oval-shaped bezel setting securing an elliptical red jasper intaglio depicting winged Victory wearing a long tunic and holding a large patera in front with wings spreading backwards. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 343, 303. Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with Parthenon gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A Western Asiatic cast-bronze stag with long horns. The animal has a slender, elongated body and strong hindquarters. The powerful neck holds up a massive pair of curved horns. The head has a long snout, outward-facing eyes and small ears. The stag is a symbol of virility and the agricultural cycle. For similar see: Christie's Antiquities (30 April 2008), Lot. 10. Size: 100mm x 95mm; Weight: 240g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 100 BC - 50 AD. A Roman intaglio depicting a soldier holding a dead body. The intaglio is set in a 21ct, possibly later gold ring. The hoop is decorated with gold pellets, filigree and “volutes”, while the bezel surrounded by golden pearls. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content. 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. 350 - 300 BC. A rare red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body and two handles. The krater features traditional patterns, such as the laurel wreath under the lip, the Palmette motif under the handles, and the meander pattern with crosses along the bottom of the body. Side ‘A’ is decorated with a scene depicting seated Nike with outstretched wings, holding a large mirror in front of a woman wearing a long Kitone holding a handled pit. On side "B," there are two men resting on a stick and wearing a long robe. The scene is probably inside of a temple. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 2056 Antiquities, 9 December 2008; Trendall, 1983, Plate XVIII, n. 3-4. Size: 270mm x 320mm; Weight: 1.8kg Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 5000 - 3000 BC. A dark black stone axe, with an unsharpened blade. It has a hammer shaped butt and socketet long hole in the central part of the body. The polished axe is part of the technology that marked Neolithic life in northwestern Europe, alongside farming, pottery, and longhouses Size: 110mm x 45mm; Weight: 395g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with Parthenon gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 600 - 700. A gold Byzantine open work cross with beaded decoration. The crucifix is represented with circlular swirling patterns and set with a central red garnet cabochon. At the top of each point there is a stylised flower made with a central pistil surrounded by the petals with a circular frame. For similar see: J. Spier’s Byzantium and the West: Jewelry in the First Millenium (2012), n. 14. (model and shape.) Size: 31mm x 24mm; Weight: 4.3g Provenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1150 - 1050 BC.A stunning white Babylonian stone cylinder seal depicting a horned animal with three heads before a tree. A star appears over the back of the animal, and a crescent and a spade serves as a terminal. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.Size: 41mm x 12.5mm; Weight: 24gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly with a Mayfair Art dealer S.A.; Ex. 1990s London collections, studied and catalogued by professor Lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). Previously in an old British collection formed since the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100. A Viking ring made of twisted gold bands. The ring features thick intertwining bands which gradually taper towards the terminal. Wearable. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 9.8g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 450 - 400 BC. A red-figure terracotta skyphos with twin-loop handles, a deep cup and a low flanged base. Each side of the vessel features an owl between two olive leaf branches. This type of skyphos was created for drinking wine and was initially exported from Athens throughout Magna Graecia. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2001.761.5. Size: 70mm x 150mm; Weight: 135g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 18th century AD. A beautiful brass ewer of typical pyriform shape with an S-shaped handle and a long spout. The vessel rises from a flared circular base, with a tall tapering collared neck finished with a domed lid and a pointed finial. The exterior is covered with an intricate decoration of vegetal, figural, and zoomorphic motifs. Size: L:375mm / W:304mm ; 1.11kg Provenance: Private UK collection, formed since the 1990s on the UK and International Art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Eastern Viking, Ca. AD 600 - 900. A wooden anthropomorphic idol crafted with simplified features. They were used as objects of worship, representing gods or goddesses, and were thought to bring good luck and fortune to those who possessed them. The idols were also used in rituals and ceremonies as offerings to the gods. Size: L:100mm / W:35mm ; 15g Provenance: Property of a European collector; formerly in a collection of German ambassador F. von Pourtalès, early 20th c., bought in St. Petersburg in 1910s. After his death in 1928, in family’s possession in Germany, bought by German dealer in 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1200 . A beautiful Islamic Seljuk gold ring set with a pale green rectangular cabochon. The hoop is decorated with niello etchings, and is sculpted below the bezel into a supportive four-prong setting. An Interesting motif is marked on the flat underside of the bezel. For similar see: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 52.32.5. Size: D:14.07mm / US: 2 7/8 / UK: F; Weight: 5g Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1550 - 1070 BC. An amazing Egyptian stone head of a priestly figure with rounded features and a shaved head. The face consists of relief carved features, including almond shaped eyes, a small nose, and pursed lips. The ears, neck, and face are well defined with a polished surface. Sculptures of priests were crafted as votive offerings intended to be placed at temples or other places of worship. These figures symbolised the ongoing worship of the deity. For similar see: B.M. Bryan’s New Kingdom Sculpture, chapter 40, fig 40.2. and 40.15. Size: 60mm x 40mm; Weight: 145g Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. M. H. collection, Kensington, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 202 BC - AD 220. A standing terracotta bird. The figure, painted in brownish-red, is standing still with its head held up and is supported by bronze legs. The feather and wing details are accentuated with dark lines. Further carved details can be seen on the face, with dark paint highlighting the eyes. Size: 140mm x 150mm; Weight: 480g Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2350 - 2150 BC or later.An Akkad III cylinder seal depicting a battle scene with a curly haired hero. Surrounding this, there is a man, a bull, multiple lions, a buffalo, and a horned deity. There is a longer cuneiform inscription in two columns.Size: 34mm x 24mm; Weight: 39gProvenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.; ex. 1970s/early80s UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300.A schist carving depicting a standing couple, most probably Hariti and Panchika, respectively the Goddess of Fertility and the God of Wealth. Cf. Christie's, Live Auction 2271, Indian and South East Asian Art: Including Highlights from The Star Collection, 20 Mar 2009, Lot 1232.Size: L:335mm / W:200mm ; 6.41kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 900 - 1000.A gold pendant in the shape of Odin's head. It features intricate gold filigree beading that forms the facial features, hair, beard, and moustache with the eyes set back for inlay. At the top, there is a square-shaped projection serving as a suspension loop, adorned with granulated decoration. Size: 40mm x 24mm; Weight: 10.66gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly a private collection; formed 1965-1975. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. Late 2nd - 3rd Century AD . A finely engraved intaglio with a bust of Julia Domna from the Roman Empire's Severan dynasty. She is portrayed looking to the right with a distinctive aquiline nose, wavy hair, and large eyes. The intaglio is set in a possibly later gold ring of a round hoop with expanding shoulders, featuring a faceted profile. Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 7.8g Provenance: Private Swiss Collection, formed since the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 800 - 1000.A pair of 21 ct gold Viking pendants in the shape of shields. Both pendants depict the face of the god Odin, using gold filigree to form the eyes, nose, curved mouth, and moustache. The pendants are framed with a symmetrical composition featuring filigreed curled motifs with volutes at each terminus. This surrounds a raised circular form comprised of granules, with additional granules highlighting the overall composition and an integral suspension loop adorned with spiraling filigree and granulated designs.Size: 30mm x 22mm; Weight: 10gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A Western Asiatic openwork horse bit decorated with lateral panels in the shape of a winged stag, realised in a naturalistic manner with many details of the body and the horns. The body of the animal is shown in profile and the head is facing to the front. The winged stag held a significant place in Luristan culture, symbolising a fusion of earthly and divine elements. Revered for its majestic stature and mythical attributes, the winged stag represents the harmony between the terrestrial realm and the celestial spheres. Frequently depicted in ancient Luristan art and artefacts, this creature is believed to possess supernatural powers. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 57.51.40a–c. Size: 230mm x 130mm; Weight: 625g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 900 - 1100. A beautiful, solid silver neck torc featuring a twisted rope-like effect on the body and decorative terminals. This intricately crafted piece of jewellery was typically worn by Viking nobility or members of high social standing. The torc was also believed to be a symbol of wealth, power, and protection. Size: L:205mm / W:210mm ; 105g Provenance: Private London collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 400. An oval-shaped carnelian intaglio engraved with a nude male figure seated atop a pile of rocks. He holds a stick or staff in his left hand. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. The garnet gemstone was very popular with the Romans in the third and fourth centuries. Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly with S.S old UK collection before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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