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LOT 0626
Fragmentary Roman Glass Bottle Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/8 in. (123 grams total, largest: 13 cm).
Including unguentaria and other types in iridescent, amber, aqua and other glass. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Ex London gallery, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Gold Ring with Fish Gemstone
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Comprising a slender hoop formed of two conjoining wires, applied granules on each side of the oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised fish. 2.17 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Glass Flask with Iridescence
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
An iridescent glass unguentarium with piriform body, tubular neck with everted rolled rim. 118 grams, 15 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Hellenistic Male Head of a Ruler
3rd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Carved in the round with fresh features and short textured hair; ears drilled; mounted on a custom-made stand. 287 grams, 10 cm including stand
From a private Scottish collection pre 1980, by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.