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Roman 23K+ Gold Chain Necklace w/ Domed Pendant: Late Roman, Imperial Period, 3rd century CE. An elegant 23K+ Roman gold necklace (97% gold) comprised of substantial chain and a beautiful 20K+ gold domed pendant with a border that is comprised of a

0043B: Roman 23K+ Gold Chain Necklace w/ Domed PendantEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Rare / Important Roman Early Imperial Mosaic Glass Bowl: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE. A breathtaking glass bowl of a shallow, hemispherical form composed in the mosaic (or millefiori) technique with canes of

0043C: Rare / Important Roman Early Imperial Mosaic Glass BowlEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed

Roman Glass Vessel w/ Handle - Amber Hue: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. A gorgeous canteen of an elegant presentation, mold-formed from translucent glass of an amber-yellow hue. The vessel is defined by a

0043D: Roman Glass Vessel w/ Handle - Amber HueEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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Greek Geometric 18K+ Gold Hair Rings & Pins -20 pcs: Ancient Eastern Greece, Geometric period, ca. 8th century BCE. A stunning gathering of twenty wire-form hair accessories made from 81% to 88% gold (equivalent to 18K+ to 21K+) that exhibit serpentine

0043E: Greek Geometric 18K+ Gold Hair Rings & Pins -20 pcsEst. $12,000-$18,000

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Roman Republic - M. Fourius Philus Silver Denarius: Roman, Republican Period, ca. 119 BCE. A silver denarius of M. Fourius Philus, minted in Rome. Janus head. PHILI - ROMA Roma standing l., holding sceptre and crowning trophy; above, star. The trophy

0043F: Roman Republic - M. Fourius Philus Silver DenariusEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Roman Impreial Gold Nero Aureus - Rare to Find!: Roman, Imperial Period, Nero, ca. 54 to 68 CE. Gold aureus. Laureate head right, NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Reverse: the temple of Vesta. RIC.61 (R). Rare! Size: 0.7" W (1.8 cm)Roman coins sometimes show

0043H: Roman Impreial Gold Nero Aureus - Rare to Find!Est. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed

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Gorgeous Roman Blue / White Marbled Glass Bottle: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. Truly breathtaking - a cast and blown mosaic vessel comprised of canes of cobalt blue, aubergine, and white glass with striking iridescence in fiery hues

0044: Gorgeous Roman Blue / White Marbled Glass BottleEst. $6,000-$9,000

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Published Roman Marble Head of Young Woman / Venus: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A very fine marble head of a woman or goddess, perhaps depicting Venus (Greek Aphrodite), the goddess of love and romance, hand-carved from white marble

0044A: Published Roman Marble Head of Young Woman / VenusEst. $7,000-$9,000Lot Passed

0044B: Roman Bronze Mirror Case w/ Woman in ProfileEst. $7,000-$10,000Lot Passed

Roman Marble Cinerarium Cover - Cupid Riding Hippocamp: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A striking lid from a marble cinerarium, an urn for ashes as during this time it was common for Romans to cremate their dead (this practice would be

0044C: Roman Marble Cinerarium Cover - Cupid Riding HippocampEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed

Roman 20K+ Gold & Pearl Earrings - Wearable!: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. In a word, head-turner! These gorgeous gold earrings comprised of 84% gold (equivalent of 20K+) and natural pearls are simply stunning. The design

0044D: Roman 20K+ Gold & Pearl Earrings - Wearable!Est. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

Gorgeous Roman Glass Amphora, ex-Christie's: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A sizeable Roman glass amphora, the body presenting an ample apple shape with a funnel mouth, all in golden yellow hues with marvelous translucency,

0045: Gorgeous Roman Glass Amphora, ex-Christie'sEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

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Tall Roman Glass Jug w/ Trail Handle, ex Christie's: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A gorgeous and sizable bottle that is free blown from translucent glass of a soft olive green hue. The vessel is defined by a slightly concave base

0045A: Tall Roman Glass Jug w/ Trail Handle, ex Christie'sEst. $1,400-$2,000

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Tall Roman Glass Amphoriskos w/ Trail Handles: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A beautiful amphoriskos of a tall, sizable form, free-blown from translucent glass of a soft green-yellow hue. The slender vessel is defined by a

0045B: Tall Roman Glass Amphoriskos w/ Trail HandlesEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Gorgeous Roman Glass Ribbed Jar w/ Three Handles: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous jar of a broad form that is free blown from translucent glass of a soft seafoam-green hue. The vessel features a concave base with a

0046: Gorgeous Roman Glass Ribbed Jar w/ Three HandlesEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Amphoriskos w/ Trail Handles, ex-Sasson: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A gorgeous example of a pattern-molded amphoriskos formed from nearly transparent glass of a soft green hue. The piriform vessel features twelve

0046A: Roman Glass Amphoriskos w/ Trail Handles, ex-SassonEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Eastern Roman Glass Jug - Great Iridescence: Roman, Eastern Empire, Holy Land, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. An outstanding example of a utilitarian jug, free-blown from translucent glass of a soft blue-green hue. The

0046B: Eastern Roman Glass Jug - Great IridescenceEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Roman Glass Handled Cup - Gorgeous Teal Blue: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A broad cup of a distinguished form, free-blown from translucent glass of a soft blue hue. The composition is defined by a concave base with a

0047: Roman Glass Handled Cup - Gorgeous Teal BlueEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Roman Early Imperial Glass Flask - Cobalt Blue: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. A stunning flask of an attractive form, free-blown from translucent glass of a sumptuous cobalt-blue hue. The delicate vessel is defined

0048: Roman Early Imperial Glass Flask - Cobalt BlueEst. $1,400-$2,000

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Roman Glass Footed Vase w/ Cobalt Blue Trail Handles: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. An elegant vase of an attractive form that is free-blown from nearly transparent glass of a soft yellow-green hue. The vessel is defined by an

0048A: Roman Glass Footed Vase w/ Cobalt Blue Trail HandlesEst. $1,800-$2,500

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Beautiful Roman Marble Janus-Headed Goddess: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. Possessing quixotic beauty, a janus-headed female presenting two beautiful visages comprised of almond-shaped eyes with delineated lids, a gently arched

0048B: Beautiful Roman Marble Janus-Headed GoddessEst. $36,000-$50,000Lot Passed

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Published Roman Marble Herm of Hercules ex-Royal Athena: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An incredibly preserved marble herm of Hercules (Heracles), here depicted as very youthful, with an almost childlike face, deepset eyes under a heavy brow,

0049: Published Roman Marble Herm of Hercules ex-Royal AthenaEst. $16,000-$24,000

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Roman Bronze Lion Protome, ex-Lord Swansea, ex-Bonhams: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A handsome protome cast from solid bronze depicting a leaping lion with a wavy mane framing his expressive roaring visage. Note how the sculptor

0049A: Roman Bronze Lion Protome, ex-Lord Swansea, ex-BonhamsEst. $11,000-$16,500Lot Passed

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Rare Roman Bronze Stool w/ Removable Seat: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. Rare stool made for personal use. The design features six slender legs with stocky rectangular feet, a top border of arching gaps, a central bar

0049B: Rare Roman Bronze Stool w/ Removable SeatEst. $8,000-$12,000

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