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LOT 0646
Large Roman Amber Glass Vessel
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (188 grams, 19 cm high).
Roughly barrel-shaped amber glass vessel with rounded shoulder and base, slender neck and broad upwards-flaring rim with applied trails to the underside, applied sub-rectangular handle; iridescent surfaces; rim chipped.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
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Opening Bid: £50
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Gold Pendant with Coral
3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
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From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Silver Ring with Inscription to the Sides
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With a keeled hoop having a Greek inscription to both sides beneath the bezel; expanding shoulders with triangular panels engraved with palmettes; tiered bezel, the lower level with incised Greek key design to the short edges, the second level with a zig-zag pattern around the perimeter, the round top part with an incised bird motif. 10.38 grams, 27.41 mm overall, 17.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Ex London art market, 1990s.
