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LOT 0897
Sold for (Inc. bp): £29,040
RHENISH GLASS MULTIPLE-HANDLED BEAKER
4TH-5TH CENTURY AD
4 3/4" (174 grams, 12 cm).
4TH-5TH CENTURY AD
4 3/4" (174 grams, 12 cm).
A pale green beaker, conical in profile with applied trail base, eight hollow recurved lugs to the wall; Rhenish workmanship.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Pars antiques 1980s.
FOOTNOTES:
This late Roman form of glass drinking vessel may have originated in a representation of the club of Hercules with its stubbed branches. The design inspired the Rhenish glass manufacturers who produced the classic glass 'clawbeakers' of the 5th and 6th centuries found in Anglo-Saxon and Merovingian Frankish graves.
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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.
