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LOT 0742
Roman and Other Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 1/8 in. (13.81 grams, 33.3 cm).
Composed of oblate, spherical and other beads, restrung to a Y-shape. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Roman Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With bulbous body and dimple to the base, short tubular neck and broad flange rim. 56 grams, 10.6 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Late Roman Iron Chain
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Chain of double-loop links with two substantial butted rings and feeder ring on a swivel with loop above. 184 grams, 58 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass Phallic Amulet
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Modelled in the round with applied red-glass collar, pierced through the shaft for suspension. 11.4 grams, 32 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.
