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LOT 0756
Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
18 1/8 in. (7.58 grams, 46 cm).
Composed mainly of oblate beads with larger beads as a central feature; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Roman Cornucopia and Poppy Gemstone in Iron Ring
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
With broad plaque and inset cabochon intaglio, cornucopia flanked by budding flowers; set into a possibly later iron ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.07 grams, 24.90 mm overall, 16.14 x 17.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Tall Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Comprising a squat conical body with a dimple at the base, long tubular neck with wide rim. 27 grams, 15 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Glass Unguentarium
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With plano-convex body and dimple base, tall slender neck, folded rim; iridescent green surface. 78 grams, 15 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.
This kind of toilet bottle was called ‘candlestick unguentarium’ by the academics due to the shape of its neck. This specific type, with its transparent grayish green glass, is especially found in Roman Cyprus (Hayes's fabric 2 of Cypriot blown glass).
