Lot 0138

Roman Balsamarium in the Form of a Celtic Aristocrat

Similar Sale History

Sold

Ancient Roman glass Balsamarium c.2nd century AD.: Ancient Roman glass Balsamarium c.2nd century AD. Size 4 1/8 inches high. Great Form Ancient Roman glass Balsamarium bottle with twin handles with nice iridescence. Provenance: Ex Private New York cit

2021Ancient Roman glass Balsamarium c.2nd century AD.See Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Roman glass Balsamarium c.1st-2nd century AD: Ancient Roman glass Balsamarium c.1st-2nd century AD. Size 4 3/4 inches high. Great Form Ancient Roman glass Balsamarium bottle with twin handles with nice iridescence. condition. one handle restored

2018Ancient Roman glass Balsamarium c.1st-2nd century ADSee Sold Price

Sold

A Roman bronze balsamarium: A Roman bronze balsamarium Circa 2nd Century A.D. In the form of the bust of an African, with incised layered curls, the hinged lid at the crown of the head flanked by suspension loops which secure t

2022A Roman bronze balsamariumSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Roman Glass Balsamarium c.2nd-3rd century A.D.: Ancient Roman Glass Balsamarium c.2nd-3rd century A.D.Size:4 1/8 inches high. Lovely form of Ancient Roman Blown glass double tubes balsamarium with Beautiful silver and blue iridescent surface patina

2017Ancient Roman Glass Balsamarium c.2nd-3rd century A.D.See Sold Price

Sold

2017Ancient Roman Glass Balsamarium c.2nd-3rd century A.D.See Sold Price

Sold

A lot of 2 Roman/Romano-Celtic bronze brooches: A lot of 2 Roman/Romano-Celtic bronze brooches. A Roman brooch in the form of a bird and a Romano-Celtic bronze element. The first is a Roman bronze zoomorphic brooch, c. 2nd Century AD, the body in t

2017A lot of 2 Roman/Romano-Celtic bronze broochesSee Sold Price

Sold

Celtic / Roman Iron Knife w/ Ring Pommel: **First Time At Auction** Northern Europe, Celtic or early Roman, ca. late 1st millennium BCE to 2nd century CE. A forged-iron knife of a simplified form with a narrow blade, a rectangular guard, and

2021Celtic / Roman Iron Knife w/ Ring PommelSee Sold Price

Sold

Roman form bronze dog head Curule seat,1970s: Roman form bronze dog head Curule seat Dimensions: 26 inches wide x 17 inches deep x 17 inches tall Davids notes: A very unusual and finely made piece, this would have been expensive when it was first

2021Roman form bronze dog head Curule seat,1970sSee Sold Price

Sold

Roman Celtic Bronze Lion Applique / Medallion: Recently mounted in a 14K gold frame and loop. With certificate of authenticity.

2018Roman Celtic Bronze Lion Applique / MedallionSee Sold Price

Sold

Roman Balsamarium or Unguentarium Glass Bottle: Roman glass balsamarium or unguentarium, ca. 1st-3rd century CE. With a truncated, conical body, a tall, tubular neck, and an outsplayed rim. Of a light yellow-green coloration. Bottles of this kind w

2023Roman Balsamarium or Unguentarium Glass BottleSee Sold Price

Sold

King & Country Roman & Celtic Warriors: Includes RO01 Julius Caesar, CBG4 Celtic Warrior Throwing Spear, and CGB10A Celtic Warrior with Sword. All retired. 3 pieces. Excellent condition. Boxes good.

2018King & Country Roman & Celtic WarriorsSee Sold Price

Sold

ROMAN FORM COLUMN TABLE LAMP: DOUBLE SOCKET, ROMAN FORM MOTIF. 38" H. THIS ITEM EXCEEDS SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR IN HOUSE SHIPPING.

2022ROMAN FORM COLUMN TABLE LAMPSee Sold Price

Sold

ARCHAIC ROMAN FORM BRONZE HORSE SCULPTURE: A bronze prancing horse sculpture. Based on the archaic Romanesque form. The work was likely cast for the MMA (Metropolitan Museum of Art). It is not signed / marked. Measures: H 2 7/8" x W 1" x L 3 1

2022ARCHAIC ROMAN FORM BRONZE HORSE SCULPTURESee Sold Price

Sold

Commentary on a Roman aristocrat, author, and literary: Heading: Author: [Wagner, Philipp] Title: Elegia ad M. Valer. Corvinvm Messalam: Edidit Commentatione de Avctore et Observationibvs Instrvxit Place Published: Lipsiae Publisher:I. A. G. Weigel D

2019Commentary on a Roman aristocrat, author, and literarySee Sold Price

Sold

2 Roman Balsamaria: 2 Balsamarien Römisch Ohne Sockel / without base Keramik. H 10 - 13 cm. Provenienz: - Vermot & Associés, Paris (24.03.2017, Lot 68). - Schweizer Privatsammlung, La Chaux-de-Fonds. Ca. 1. - 2. Jh. n.

20212 Roman BalsamariaSee Sold Price

Sold

Lot 48 römisch u. keltische Teile / Lot of 48 Roman &: Lot 48 römisch u. keltische Teile / Lot of 48 Roman & Celtic Items Schmuck- und Dekorteile (Bronze, Perlmutt, Ton). L. 1-4,5 cm.

2016Lot 48 römisch u. keltische Teile / Lot of 48 Roman &See Sold Price

Recommended Items

Ancient Roman Style Glass Vessel: Ancient Roman Style Glass Vessel of baluster form with two side pontils, the whole heavily encrusted. 6.5" H x 3.5" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Unguentarium, Balsa

May 14, 2024Ancient Roman Style Glass Vessel

$100

Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium: Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium, of unusual slender form with iridescence, on a clear acrylic stand. Overall: 8.75" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D. Provenance: From the Kew Gardens estate of L. L., a holocaust

May 19, 2024Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium

$100

ANCIENT ROMAN WOMAN'S PENDANT NECKLACE 1ST-3RD CENTURY: These small globular pendants were popular among common women in ancient Rome, sometimes described as prostitute’s pendants, a view that is widely published on the internet. This example is larg

4 days LeftANCIENT ROMAN WOMAN'S PENDANT NECKLACE 1ST-3RD CENTURY

$130

ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD SIZE 4 ¼: Gilt bronze, size 4 1/4. Rounded face band, 2.5mm width. Expanded edge bezel with the center of stepped pyramid form superficially imitating a gemstone and blatantly advertising the intentions of the

4 days LeftROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD SIZE 4 ¼

$160

ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT TERMINAL, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD: Bronze, tear-shaped with a stirrup form end. At the time, legionary’s sword belts had split ends with two terminals. See https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=Military%20Belts

4 days LeftROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT TERMINAL, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD

$55

FINE ROMAN FIBULA, LATE 2ND-5TH CENTURY AD: Riha (Die romischen Fibeln aus Augst und Kaiseraugst) type B4 with tubular spring sleeve. Bronze, 2 1/8” length of elegant form, probably for a lady’s garment. longitudinally reeded bow wi

4 days LeftFINE ROMAN FIBULA, LATE 2ND-5TH CENTURY AD

$60

FINE ROMAN LEGIONARIES BELT BUCKLE, 3rd-4th CENTURY AD: Bronze. 1 1/8” length. Fine form with box frame and reeded crescent from terminal. Original tongue. For the sword and dagger belt of the Roman Legionary. Celtic Roman Viking Medieval Norse Scand

4 days LeftFINE ROMAN LEGIONARIES BELT BUCKLE, 3rd-4th CENTURY AD

$110

LATE MEDIEVAL DREIDEL, 16th-17th CENTURY: 1” height. Heavy lead-based alloy. Four veins, each with a curved open bar below converging to form the point. Box form body with Hebrew ciphers each side. Tapered grip to the top. Some oxidatio

4 days LeftLATE MEDIEVAL DREIDEL, 16th-17th CENTURY

$120

RARE AND SUPERB VIKING MAN’S RING, SIZE 11 ¼: Gilt bronze of iconic form with overlapping prong bottom and intricately detailed loaf shaped top or bezel with high angled ridges in roped or spiral arrangement. Each alternating with smooth ridge an

4 days LeftRARE AND SUPERB VIKING MAN’S RING, SIZE 11 ¼

$2,400

RARE VIKING LATTICE “FERTILE FIELDS” AMULET C.850-1050 AD: Diamond form with loops at the corners and 4 x 4 lattice piercing. Just under 1 ¼” (1.23”) total height. Known to represent “sown fields” or “fertile fields” a

4 days LeftRARE VIKING LATTICE “FERTILE FIELDS” AMULET C.850-1050 AD

$280

EASTERN EUROPEAN/BALKAN SWEETHEART RING, SIZE 9 ½: 19th century, gilt bronze of iconic form with inscription ribbon supported by pierced tendrils. Cyrillic inscription reads REMEMBER ME and these rings were particularly popular during the Franco-Pruss

4 days LeftEASTERN EUROPEAN/BALKAN SWEETHEART RING, SIZE 9 ½

$80

RENAISSANCE PERIOD EUROPEAN RING, 14TH-16TH CENTURY SIZE 6 ½: Gilt bronze, D form band with rounded face, 2.7mm width. Diamond shaped bezel with remnants of a design. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p.93 for examples. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold

4 days LeftRENAISSANCE PERIOD EUROPEAN RING, 14TH-16TH CENTURY SIZE 6 ½

$120

FINE LARGE EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN CROSS: 17th-18th century, Russia/Ukraine. Gilt bronze, slightly under 2 ¼” height. Elegant form with a raised cross-centered and Cyrillic ciphers at the beam terminals. The reverse filled with Cyr

4 days LeftFINE LARGE EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN CROSS

$220

GREEK BROOCH, FIBULA, 2ND CENTURY BC: The original garment pin was patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bow fibula, bronze, over 2 1/4" length, of high ribbed arch form with nub finial. Surface lightly encrusted from burial.

4 days LeftGREEK BROOCH, FIBULA, 2ND CENTURY BC

$50

RARE VIKING WARRIOR’S BEARD RING, 9TH-11TH CENTURY: Round section and shape (bun form). 0.34” inside diameter, 0.52” out, just over 1/2”. The use of beard rings by Vikings is well documented though very few genuine examples survive. B

4 days LeftRARE VIKING WARRIOR’S BEARD RING, 9TH-11TH CENTURY

$50

GREEK BROOCH, FIBULA, 2ND CENTURY BC: The original garment pin was patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bow fibula, bronze, over 1 3/4" length, of high ribbed arch form with nub finial. Surface lightly encrusted from burial.

4 days LeftGREEK BROOCH, FIBULA, 2ND CENTURY BC

$50

Roman Balsamarium in the Form of a Celtic Aristocrat

Item Details

Description

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze balsamarium in the form of a bust of a Celtic male with coils of lime-washed hair, handlebar moustache and closely cropped beard; eyes inlaid in silver; torc around neck with terminal inlaid in silver; hinge and loops to the top of the head, separate lid in the form of hair. 285 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. The Celtic tribes were divided into different classes or castes of hierarchal nobility. Their society was quite complex with a king or queen at the top of society and a warrior aristocracy below them, with merchants and peasants forming further subdivisions of society; the religious sect formed a separate class that was divided into Druids, Bards and Ovates and who not only dealt with religious matters but also formulated the laws. Classical authors, such as Caesar and Strabo, describe the Celtic aristocracy as dyeing their skin with blue paint and washing their hair in lime so that it formed spikes. Another feature of the aristocracy was the wearing of neck torcs, something that was only reserved for the royal family and the warrior aristocracy, as well as the gods, as it was seen to have divine connotations. One of the most famous depictions of the Celtic warrior is the statue of the so-called 'Dying Gaul' now in the Capitoline Museum, Rome, which displays the characteristics described in Classical sources. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website]