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LOT 0908
Roman Amber-Coloured Glass Ring
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.32 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 12.85 mm internal diameter).
Amber-coloured glass with graduated radiating lobes imitating a glass melon bead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A53.
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Large Roman Green Mosaic Glass Fragment
Late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Green glass with white swirls and petals, accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 208 grams, 16 cm (465 gram total including stand)
Dr Jutaro Kawabe, Nagoya, Japan, assembled during the 1960s-1980s. with Hoshigaoka Gallery until the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13093-248078.
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Late Roman Pale Green Glass Bottle
Circa 3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Rectangular body with raised rib on each side, short tubular neck with an everted rim. 44.75 grams, 98 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
