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LOT 0704
Late Roman Cosmetic Glass Bottle Collection
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 3/4 in. (90 grams total, 41-70 mm).
Comprising: a piriform unguentarium with rolled rim; two squat jars with basal ring; globular jar with dimple base. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
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Opening Bid: £100
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Roman Green Glass Flask
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Aqua glass with broad piriform body, dimpled base, tapering tubular neck with everted rolled rim; chipped. 37.1 grams, 10.2 cm
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Late Roman Terracotta Menorah Lamp
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Hollow-formed ceramic oil lamp with two nozzles flanking a low-relief menorah with fronds and bunches of grapes in high-relief; underside with impressed wreath detail. 120 grams, 86 mm
Formerly in North American collection, 1990s. From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.N124k39 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12396-225409.
