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LOT 0697
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
ROMAN CAST GLASS ARYBALLOS
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (67 grams, 63 mm).
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (67 grams, 63 mm).
With globular body, short neck with wide rim and iridescent surfaces; lateral loops to the shoulders with bronze suspension loops from the supporting chain.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s-2000s.
From an important collection of glass, the property of a London gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
See Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 74.51.139, for a similar aryballos.
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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.
