Roman Enamelled Seal Box Collection 2nd-3rd century A.D. A group of three enamelled seal boxes comprising: a square-shaped box with articulate hinge, four circular holes to reverse, piercing to hinge lug, red and blue enamelled stylised floral motif to the upper face; a piriform box with circular knop, three circular holes to reverse, blue and white enamelled motif to upper face; a discoid seal box with large circular knop, decorative notching to upper edge, concentric cells populated with alternating colours of enamelling, wheel motif to outer ring, the body with tapering sides and large ovoid hole to reverse. Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, items 617-624, for type. 21.5 grams total, 24-32 mm (1 - 1 1/4 in.). Ex Hattatt collection (?). Acquired circa 1990. Important North West London collection. Seal boxes were small hinged boxes, mostly made of bronze. They consisted of a lid, often decorated with enamel inlays, and a perforated recess to accommodate the seal. [3]