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To coincide with we've chosen this stunning silver and gold Roman patera for our

Dating to c. 2nd century CE, it depicts Athena and Hermes presenting Perseus with a polished shield to use against Medusa.

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Meticulously carved on an amethyst, this ethereal portrait of an idealised Julio-Claudian prince is our

With a strong profile and tussled hair typical of Augustan imperial portraiture, this piece may in fact date to the 2nd century CE.

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This Parthian rhyton, or drinking vessel, is our

Produced c. 1st century BCE, it takes the form of a roaring lion leaping from the silver rhyton. It is decorated with a gold mane and inlaid garnet eyes.

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This Roman cornelian gemstone depicting the goddess Venus and Anchises, the father of Aeneas, is our

Produced c. 25 BCE, this superb engraving is set in a gold and enamel 18th century frame.

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