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LOT 0557
Greek Trailed Glass Vessel Group
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
4 1/2 - 5 7/8 in. (197 grams total, 11.3-15 cm high).
A pair of glass vessels with polychrome decoration and iridescent surfaces: an alabastron with fusiform body, conical foot and ledge handles, decorated with yellow feathering and trails; a blue amphoriskos with yellow festooning and trails, knop foot and everted rim; fragmentary. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession numbers 74.51.322 and 17.194.594, for similar.
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LOT 0557
Greek Trailed Glass Vessel Group
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Greek Gold Domed Dress Decoration Set
Circa 3rd century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
A group of 12 gold garment fittings of various sizes, each discoid in form with one domed face and concave reverse; at least nine with loops for attachment; accompanied by a display frame. 3.01 grams total, 2-12 mm (207 grams total, 13 x 13.5 cm including case)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Greek Trailed Glass Vessel Group
2nd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
A pair of glass vessels with polychrome decoration and iridescent surfaces: an alabastron with fusiform body, conical foot and ledge handles, decorated with yellow feathering and trails; a blue amphoriskos with yellow festooning and trails, knop foot and everted rim; fragmentary. 197 grams total, 11.3-15 cm high
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Boeotian Terracotta Idol
6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A terracotta idol formed with pinched stub arms and a pinched head crowned with a headpiece; remains of geometric detailing in painted pigment; repaired. 122 grams, 16.5 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998.
