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LOT 0841
Estimate
GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 350 - 460
USD ($) 400 - 540
ROMAN AQUA GLASS JUG
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (57 grams, 14 cm high).
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (57 grams, 14 cm high).
With rounded conical body, upward sloping everted rim with sloping internal face; applied trail to upper and lower neck, angular handle; iridescent surfaces; repaired.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Corning Museum of Glass, accession number 6.1.4, for a broadly comparable jug.
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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.
