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LOT 2510
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
LARGE HISTORIC ROMAN 'SPARTAN BASALT' CUT & POLISHED GREEN PORPHYRY SHEET
8 1/4 in. (224 grams, 20.9 cm).
8 1/4 in. (224 grams, 20.9 cm).
A large cut and polished section, mined in Greece, cut and polished on one side, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Greece.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
FOOTNOTES:
Also known as Lapis Lacedaemonius and Porfido Verde Antico, a type of green porphyry quarried in Greece. Spartan basalt is a form of andesite or volcanic rock known today only from a single source in the village of Krokees on the Peloponnese in Greece. In addition, ancient sources mention a quarry of Lapis Lacedaemonius in Taygetus.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
