5316. AN EARLY ITALIC POLYCHROME ASKOS, c. 8th-7th century BC. Duck form vessel with red polychrome detailing. 5 inches. Intact and very rare early piece. $1750 estimate.
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5317. AN IMPORTANT ROMAN MARBLE STELE, ca. 1st-2nd century AD. With the carved figure of a man dressed in a belted toga making an offering at an altar within a temple precinct, a lengthy inscription below reading

ETOUS TLF(F=digamma) MH XANDIKOU.H [Year 336, 8th day of the month of Xandikos]
AUR.MARIN IEREA ETEIMH- [Aur(elia) Marina the priestess sacrificed.]
SANH SUNBIOS TATEIAS KAI [Tateias, her husband and]
THEODOROS TON PATERA KAI [Theodoros, her father and]
MARINA H THUGATHUR KAI AGRIP- [Marina her daughter and Agrippina]
PEINA H ADELFH KAI OI EIDIOI [her sister and her relatives,]
PANTES MNEIAS CARIN ETEI- [All of them, gave thanks for her commemoration.]
MHSAN

5318. A GRAECO-ROMAN MARBLE STELE WITH CARVED PRIESTESS, ca. 2nd century BC/AD. With the full length figure of a priestess standing within a temple with a carved crescent moon on the pediment above her. She wears a veil over her hair and a long inner robe which falls down over her feet and an outer gown worn over one shoulder, she raises one hand apparently addressing the god. One line of Greek inscription above her MHTRI MOTULA HMH (for the mother) and two or three below APF(I?)(u)… /…APA / HIQRH??uuu?-HTO. The second partial line is to the right and above the third line and may be the third line's ending as otherwise it seems rather out of place and isolated. 17.5 x 32.5 x up to 4.5 inches. In three closely fitting sections which can be invisibly rejoined and a custom stand made if the purchaser so desires. Extremely rare. $45,000 estimate.
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5319. A PARTIAL LIFE SIZE ROMAN BRONZE FOOT, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The foot broken from a large life size bronze statue of a male God or emperor. The five toes clearly modeled with the nails, the hem of a long robe visible above them. The underside made hollow (indicating that the statue was seated and the feet did not bear its weight), an ancient patinated rectangular patch visible at the join of the two outer toes. 4.5 x 5 x 2.5 inches. Excellent sea green patina throughout. Extremely rare fragment of a life size bronze statue from antiquity. $4500 estimate.
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5320. A ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF A GODDESS, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The figure representing Tyche/Fortuna as she holds a cornucopia. Solid cast with detail both sides, especially nice on reverse and considerably better than image. 2.8 inches. $950 estimate.
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5321. A FINE ROMAN BRONZE HANDLE, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The handle probably of a knife ornaamented on the pommel with the torso of a togate male holding either a large bird or a wineskin. 2.8 inches. Rare. $2000 estimate.
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5322. A ROMAN BRONZE FIGURAL APPLICAE, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The applicae in the form of the head of a chubby cheeked boy, likely Eros/Cupid wearing a boy's topknot. 1.2 inches. Nice detail and Classical style. $750 estimate.
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5323. A FINE ROMAN BRONZE SCABBARD CHAPE, ca. 2nd–3rd century AD. The bronze chape originally ornamenting and reinforcing the terminus of a leather sword scabbard, perhaps that of a legionary officer considering the fine openwork spiral ornamentation and triangular recesses for enamel inlay now mostly missing. 42 x 85 x 20 mm, 75.88 gm. Excellent condition and very rare this nice. $1750 estimate.
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5324. A FRAGMENT OF A ROMAN BRONZE MILITARY DIPLOMA. Hadrianic, 117-138 AD. The bronze fragment with incised Latin inscriptions both sides probably reading: (PA)RTHI(CVS) / (H)ADR(IANVS) / CO(S) on side A, SI(I) / C.AN / P.MV(MorN) /M(.V) on side B. Such military diplomas were presented to legionary soldiers upon termination of service and normally list the emperor and his titles on side A and on side B, various grants given to the soldier which may include citizenship to auxiliaries, the right to marry, title to land etc. These diplomas are rarely found intact as they normally were broken up and the pieces distributed among the ex-soldier's sons upon his death. 1 x 1.1 inches. Rare and very collectible especially when able to identify the bestowing emperor. Comes with translator's drawing. $1400 estimate.
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5325. A FRAGMENT OF A ROMAN BRONZE MILITARY DIPLOMA. Reign of Marcus Aurelius, 139-180 AD. The bronze fragment with incised Latin inscriptions both sides probably reading: (MARC)VS AVRELIVS C(AESAR) / (N)EPOS DIVI HA(DRIANVS) / (C)IAB NEPOS / TIC TRIB P(OT) / V SOV on side A, VS(I) / VS ETP / (L)ENTV(LLVS) /VR HISP(ANIA) / R ET(IS) on side B. Such military diplomas were presented to legionary soldiers upon termination of service and normally list the emperor and his titles on side A and on side B, various grants given to the soldier which may include citizenship to auxiliaries, the right to marry, title to land etc. These diplomas are rarely found intact as they normally were broken up and the pieces distributed among the ex-soldier's sons upon his death. 1 x 0.65 inches. Rare and very collectible especially when able to identify the bestowing emperor. Comes with translator's drawing. $1450 estimate.
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5326. A LARGE LATE ROMAN FIBULA, in shape of a grasshopper, 7.8 cm long. Complete with needle. The Fibula is broken one time and repaired. Large example of this type. $1250 estimate.
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5327. 3 SMALL ROMAN GLASS FLASKS, so called „tear-flasks". Green and dark-blue glass. Intact. Between 3.5 cm and 4.5 cm. $750 estimate.
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5328. A LEGIONARY SHOE SOLE, 1st century AD. The sole is made of thick leather and shows the typical holes for the iron nails. It was was found in the river Rhine near Mainz and can so be attributed to the XII Legion. Lucky circumstances have preserved this sole very well in the mud. 26 cm long. Very rare item. $1850 estimate.
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5329. A VERY RARE WOODEN WRITING TABLET WITH STYLUS, both found together in a roman well in Cologne. This set was used for writing. In the wooden table was a layer of wax in which the letters were inscribed. With the flat side of the stylus the letters could be erased. Size of table: 14 x 7 cm. Length of Stylus: 12 cm. The table is broken one time and glued. As all organic materials from ancient times this is a very rare object. $2750 estimate.
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5330. A LARGE ROMAN BEAKER, red glazed clay. Ornamented with bands of vertical lines. 16 cm high. Intact beaker of the 3rd century AD with a nice shape and color. $1450 estimate.
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5331. A „PILE" OF SIGILLATA, 12 small Sigillata bowls which are stuck together from overheating in the kiln. The „pile" was found in a potters stove in the famous Sigillata manufacture of „La Graufensenque" in Gallia. This is a very interesting item for the collector of samian ware. Some cracks. Early 1st century AD. 15 cm high. $1750 estimate.
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5332. A ROMAN DISH, with manufacturer stamp, 17 cm in diameter. Found 1893 in Cologne (old museum tag). Black glazed clay, intact. 1st century AD. $1350 estimate.
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5333. A LARGE ROMAN WINE JUG, made of grey clay. This jug impresses by its height of 30 cm. The shape is typical for the 2nd century AD. Rare in this size. Intact, some small chips at the rim. $1950 estimate.
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5334. A ROMAN BRONZE PATERA, 22 cm in diamter. Three holes for the (missing) handle. Nice glossing green patina. 1st century AD. Intact. $1950 estimate.
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5335. ROMAN BEAKER, black glazed clay. Conical shape, 18 cm high. 3rd century AD. Intact. $1450 estimate.
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5336. A LARGE ROMAN STUCCO WALL FRAGMENT, showing a green floral band. Right hand beneath the band there is a part with red and yellow ornaments. 15 cm x 9 cm. 2nd century. Nice example of roman wall painting. Out of a „Villa Rustica" in in southern Germany. $1450 estimate.
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5337. ROMAN STUCCO WALL PAINTING, showing a flower. Green flower with red basis and red blossom on white ground. 10 x 6 cm. A crack in the fragment but stable. 2nd century. $1350 estimate.
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5338. A VERY RARE ROMAN LEGIONARY PHALERA, as a part of an legionary officer's horses bridle. Round disk which ornamented the center of the horse's breast, ornamented with different shaped punches. On the left and right side of the phalera are two loops for the leather belt. The middle of the phalera is decorated by a bust of Mars, wearing a Corinthian helmet. On the chest, the bust is ornamented by a gorgon head. Formerly the phalera was silvered which can be seen at some parts where the silvering remains. Size of the phalera is 12.5 cm in diamter. The Mars bust is 4.3 cm high. Extremly rare item which can be hardly found on the market. No repairs, not reworked. A museum quality piece! $3750 estimate.
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5339. A RARE ROMAN LEGIONARY TILE with a two-lined inscription. The inscription reads: TEC .. TRANS RHENVS .. C PIO COR V PIA LT.. This tile was denfinetly made by a part of the Legion wich was known as the legion stationed on the right side of the river Rhine (Trans Rhenus) but which number can not be determinated up to today. Also the location is not certain, but somewhere between Cologne and Neuss. 1st century AD. Rare tile with a relation to the 5th Cohort. Tiles with such a large inscription are extremly rare. Broken one time and glued. 17 cm x 12 cm. $2500 estimate.
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5340. ROMAN LEGIONARY TILE, with stamp of the VIII Legion, stationed in Strassbourg. The stamp reads LEG VIII AVG. 1st century AD. Cm x cm, intact. $2500 estimate.
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5341. A RARE ROMAN JUG, white clay with several bands of ornaments. This type is only found in the Neuss region (Novoaesium) and dates into the 2nd century AD. Repaired from two shards (museum work). A very similar type can be found in the book „Das roemische Neuss" (The roman Neuss) wich will come together with the jug. Rare type of roman pottery. 16 cm high. $1950 estimate.
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5342. ROMAN SIGILLATA DISH and small bowl, both out of a potters kiln from the famous manufacture of „La Graufensenque" in Gallia. Both the dish and the bowl are showing potters marks. Fault-firings due to overheating, showed by the black color and the distorted shape. One shard of the dish is repaired, the bowl is intact. Diameter is 17 cm and 7 cm (dish/bowl). Rare and interesting group for the collector of samian ware. $850 estimate.
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5343. A CHOICE ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE, ca. 1st-3rd century. The larger glass vessel with globular base and high cylindrical neck with rolled rim. 6.5 inches. Excellent condition. $2750 estimate.
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5344. ROMAN GLASS BALSAMARIES, lot of 5 large glass balsamaries, dated into the 3rd century. All are made of white glass and are intact. Different shapes and sizes, ranging from 9.5 cm to 13 cm. $650 estimate.
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5345. ROMAN GLASS PITCHER, second half to end of 1st A. D. Light turquoise, transparent, medium thin. High bellied form, with high wide tapering neck and rounded shoulder; flaring rim with lip-fold in; tubular pushed-in foot. Tape-shaped handle with tree ribs, with loop-shaped protuberance over rim. Silvery iridescence. Some minor cracks, but intact. H.6.5". Two similar pitchers sold at Christie's (June 1999, lot # 185) for $ 4025.00. For a similar pitcher, see Ancient Glass in Hermitage Collection, by N. Kunina, 1997, cat. #259; also Roman and Preroman Glass in the Royal Ontario Museum, by J. W. Hayes, Toronto, 1975, cat. #125. $1750 estimate.
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5346. ROMAN GLASS PITCHER, second half to end of 1st A. D. Light blue, transparent, medium thin. High bellied form, with high wide tapering neck and rounded shoulder; flaring rim with lip-fold in; tubular pushed-in foot. Tape-shaped handle with two ribs, with loop-shaped protuberance over rim. Surface iridescent in places. Restored. H. 6.25". Two similar pitchers sold at Christie's (June 1999, lot # 185) for $ 4025.00. For a similar pitcher, see Ancient Glass in Hermitage Collection, by N. Kunina, 1997, cat. #259; also Roman and Preroman Glass in the Royal Ontario Museum, by J. W. Hayes, Toronto, 1975, cat. #125. $900 estimate.
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5347. ROMAN GLASS OENOCHOE, Eastern Mediterranean, II c. A. D. Light blue, transparent, medium thin. Spherical body; with short cylindrical neck, bolster-shaped rim; slightly concave bottom. Flat from inside, slightly curving handle, with flat semi-circular protuberance over rim. Neck wrapped many times with single thread. Surface iridescent. Restored. H. 4". Ref. : Ancient Glass in Hermitage Collection, by N. Kunina, 1997, cat. #273; $850 estimate.
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5348. A ROMAN GLASS BEAKER, Eastern Mediterranean, first half of II c. AD. Cylindrical shape and rounded, slightly bulging bottom; short bulging rim; base pushed up at center. Pontil-scar. Embossed girdle of applied thread under rim. Clear almost colorless glass, with tint of light green. Silvery iridescence. Intact. H. 2.3", diameter 2.8". For a similar beaker, see Ancient Glass in Hermitage Collection, by N. Kunina, 1997, cat. #324; $450 estimate.
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5349. A ROMAN GLASS BEAKER, end of II – beginning of III c. A. D. Pale green. Cylindrical shape, broad, with vertical wall, and rounded, slightly bulging bottom; short bulging rim; base pushed up at center. Pontil-scar. Surface iridescent. Intact. H. 2.6", diameter 3.4". For a similar beaker, see Ancient Glass in Hermitage Collection, by N. Kunina, 1997, cat. #327; also Roman and Preroman Glass in the Royal Ontario Museum, by J. W. Hayes, Toronto, 1975, cat. #180, 182. $400 estimate.
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5350. A ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIA, late 1st – early 2nd c. A. D. Light green, thin, transparent, with bubbles. Tubular, swelling out at bottom to form a conical body; slightly pushed in base; high neck widening towards top; with spreading rim, folded over on top and pressed flat. Tilted. Green and lilac iridescence. Intact. H. 4.5". For a similar unguentaria, see Roman and Preroman Glass in the Royal Ontario Museum, by J. W. Hayes, Toronto, 1975, cat. #236; also Ancient Glass in Hermitage Collection, by N. Kunina, 1997, cat. #365. $175 estimate.
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5351. A ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIA, late 1st – early 2nd c. A. D. Light green, thin, transparent, with bubbles. Tubular, swelling out at bottom to form a conical body; slightly pushed in base; high neck widening towards top; with spreading rim, folded over on top and pressed flat. Silver iridescence. H. 5.4". Intact. For a similar unguentaria, see Roman and Preroman Glass in the Royal Ontario Museum, by J. W. Hayes, Toronto, 1975, cat. #236; also Ancient Glass in Hermitage Collection, by N. Kunina, 1997, cat. #365. $275 estimate.
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5352. A ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIA, late I c. AD. Green, with bubbles. Conical body; slightly pushed in base; high neck widening towards top; with spreading rim, folded over on top and pressed flat. H. 4.5". Intact. $150 estimate.
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5353. A ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIA, late I c. AD. Green, with bubbles. Conical body; slightly pushed in base; high neck widening towards top; with spreading rim, folded over on top and pressed flat. H. 3.8". Intact. $150 estimate.
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5354. A ROMAN GLASS BOWL, III A. D., "Palestinian" bubbly, light green ware. Steep sides, flaring reworked rim; tubular pushed-in foot; base domed at center. Pontil-mark. Some iridescence and soil-deposit. Restored. H.2.7", diameter 4.7". For a similar bowl, see Roman and Preroman Glass in the Royal Ontario Museum, by J. W. Hayes, Toronto, 1975, cat. #296. $550 estimate.
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5355. A FINE ROMAN MINIATURE GLASS PITCHER, ca. 4th century AD. The pale green glass pitcher with blue knobbed handle and eglantine knobbed collar. 2.25 inches. Repaired. $950 estimate.
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5356. A UNUSUAL ROMAN OIL LAMP, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The large lamp with a left facing robed bust and large headdress surmounted by crescent, a laurel wreath around. 4.5 inches. Intact. One might assume the bust was that of Isis or the moon Goddess, Selene, however it appears to be male with a rather pointed beard and turban like headdress. Certainly a rare and intriguing piece deserving of further study. Any thoughts appreciated. $1950 estimate.
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5357. A ROMAN OIL LAMP, ca. 1st-3rd century. Redware lamp with a molded dove on an olive brach on the discus. Light cleanable deposits and still filled with ancient soil. Makers name CMABIE? stamped on bottom. 4.2". Excellent condition. $1450 estimate.
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5358. A ROMAN OIL LAMP, ca. 2nd century AD. With a molded gazelle crouching r. on discus. Maker's signature DCAPR stamped on the bottom. 4 inches. Excellent condition with light removable deposits. $1375 estimate.
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5359. A ROMAN SILVER PENDANT WITH A BLUE GLASS CABACHON, 3rd-4th century AD. The cabachon surrounded by a frame consisting of two rows of beaded silver wire. 25 mm. The glass cracked. $500 estimate.
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5360. A ROMAN GLASS INTAGLIO, ca. 1st century AD. The clear glass with tint of blue depicting a lion attacking an antelope. 12 x 9 mm. $450 estimate.
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5361. A ROMAN JASPER INTAGLIO, ca. 1st century AD. The intaglio in original bronze ring bezel carved with a male figure standing with scepter and wearing a helmet. 8 x 5.5 mm. $600 estimate.
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5362. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA PITCHER, ca. 2nd-1st half 3rd century AD. The single handled red glazed vessel with reinforced rim and ridged body, incised owner's mark, possibly an A, on bottom. 5.75 x 7 inches. $500 estimate.
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5363. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA PITCHER, ca. 2nd-1st half 3rd century AD. The single handled red glazed vessel with everted rim. 3.8 x 4.1 inches. $350 estimate.
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5364. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA DISH, ca. end 1st beginning of 2nd century AD. The red glazed dish with owner's incised names on bottom reading BLATOU and BLA, apparently three additional fainter letters in a different hand also present. 6.25 x 1.9 inches. $1250 estimate.
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5365. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA DISH, ca. end 1st beginning of 2nd century AD. The red glazed dish with owner's incised mark an X on bottom, the makers stamp in the center of the tondo within a ring of incised hatch marks. 5.75 x 1.5 inches. $600 estimate.
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5366. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA DISH, ca. end 1st beginning of 2nd century AD. The red glazed dish with the makers stamp in the center of the tondo within a ring of incised hatch marks. 5.6 x 1.75 inches. $600 estimate.
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5367. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA DISH, ca. end 1st beginning of 2nd century AD. The red glazed dish with faint owner's incised mark a K on bottom, the makers stamp in the center of the tondo within a ring of incised hatch marks. 5.75 x 1.5 inches. $600 estimate.
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5368. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA KANTHAROS, ca. 1st century AD. The red glazed double handled cup with molded vines on the sides. 5.5 across handles x 2.4 inches. $1000 estimate.
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5369. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA DRINKING CUP, ca. 2nd-4th century AD. The red glazed cup with two handles and slightly everted rim. 4.3 x 3 inches. $500 estimate.
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5370. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA DRINKING CUP, ca. 1st century AD. The red glazed cup with two handles and incised bands. 5.1 x 2.5 inches. Repaired from shards. $250 estimate.
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5371. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA POT, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The red glazed pot with flat decorative handles and bands of incised dots. 6.8 x 3.9 inches. $750 estimate.
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5372. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA POT, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The red glazed pot with flat decorative handles. 6 x 3.3 inches. $600 estimate.
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5373. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA BOWL, ca. 2nd-4th century AD. The red glazed bowl of hemispherical form on ring base. 6 x 3.3 inches. $350 estimate.
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5374. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA BOWL. Western Asia Minor, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The red glazed bowl of hemispheric form on ring base. 4.9 x 2.5 inches. $400 estimate.
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5375. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA BOWL. ca. 1st century AD. The red glazed bowl of hemispheric form on ring base. 4 x 1.8 inches. Thick glaze. $300 estimate.
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5376. A ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA POT, ca. End 1st-beginning of 2nd century AD. The red glazed pot of conical form with incised bands. 3.3 x 1.6 inches. $225 estimate.
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5377. A ROMAN STONE BALL, ca. 2nd-3rd century. 2.3 inches. According to Russian references (Archaeology of USSR, Ancient world of Black Sea, Academy of science of USSR, Moscow, 1984) used as a sling bullet, but due to the considerable effort necessary to produce each one more likely a game or toy ball in this cataloguer's opinion. Scarce. $175 estimate.
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5378. A ROMAN STONE BALL, ca. 2nd-3rd century. 1.5 inches. According to Russian references (Archaeology of USSR, Ancient world of Black Sea, Academy of science of USSR, Moscow, 1984) used as a sling bullet, but due to the considerable effort necessary to produce each one more likely a game or toy ball or marble in this cataloguer's opinion. Scarce. $150 estimate.
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5379. A ROMAN TERRACOTTA ROOSTER, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. 5.5 x 6 inches. $450 estimate.
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5380. A ROMAN TERRACOTTA ACTOR FIGURE, ca. 1st century AD. The male figure with hands on hips. 4 inches. One arm repaired with some restoration. $750 estimate.
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5381. A ROMAN TERRACOTTA PIG, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. 2.5 inches. Repaired. $250 estimate.
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5382. A ROMAN TERRACOTTA HEAD OF MERCURY, ca. 1st century AD. The god wearing his winged cap. 2 inches. $250 estimate.
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5383. A LATE ROMAN FINE BONE OR IVORY PYXIS, ca. 4th century AD. The highly polished container with inscribed designs. 2.1 inches. $450 estimate.
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