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LOT 0147
Estimate
GBP (£) 1,800 - 2,400
EUR (€) 2,080 - 2,780
USD ($) 2,410 - 3,210
LARGE ROMAN RIBBED GLASS WINE VESSEL
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 in. (235 grams, 31 cm).
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 in. (235 grams, 31 cm).
A large aqua glass vessel of fusiform shape, raised vertical ribs to the upper body, cylindrical neck with flared top, rolled rim; iridescent surfaces.
PROVENANCE:
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s.
From an important Paris gallery, France.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in the National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 335, for type.
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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.
