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LOT 0157
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
ROMAN AUBERGINE AND BLUE MARBLED GLASS BOWL
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (54 grams, 81 mm wide).
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (54 grams, 81 mm wide).
An aubergine-coloured glass bowl with a gently carinated and squat body, broad neck, medial raised ribs and decorative white trails.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in the National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 201, for type.
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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.
