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LOT 0831
Late Roman Pale Green Glass Bottle
CIRCA 3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.
3 7/8 in. (44.75 grams, 98 mm).
Rectangular body with raised rib on each side, short tubular neck with an everted rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0831
Late Roman Pale Green Glass Bottle
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £150
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Roman Military Bronze Chape with Horse Heads
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
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Ex collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Gilt Bronze Eagle On Globe Holding a Victory Wreath
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Modelled in the round as a standing eagle with its wings spread and short tail; incised feather detailing to the body and wings, head with detailed eyes, victory wreath held in its hooked beak. 193 grams, 88 mm
Acquired on the UK art market, 1990s. Private collection, New York, USA. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13362-255446.
As an animal associated with Jupiter, king of the Olympian gods, the eagle was a pre-eminent symbol of imperial power, including military power. The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and was included among the military gifts (dona militaria).
