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LOT 0899
Roman Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
16 1/8 in. (17.5 grams, 41 cm).
Composed of mainly oblate and barrel-shaped beads, central feature a collared barrel-shaped bead; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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Roman Two-Handled Glass Flask
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £328
With dimple base, globular body and tapering neck with applied collar to the rim, two lateral applied trail handles to the shoulders. 31.2 grams, 10.5 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Mosaic Glass Beads
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £280
Each barrel-shaped with millefiori patterns in red, white, blue and yellow. 6.36 grams total, 12-14 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1980s. -
Roman Glass Bottle with Pinched Neck
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With dimple base, piriform body, tall neck and rolled rim; pinched inside the bottom of the neck. 55 grams, 14 cm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
