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LOT 0849
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE WITH ELONGATED NECK
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (95 grams, 12.1 cm).
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (95 grams, 12.1 cm).
Toilet bottle with dimple base, flared neck and carination below the mouth, rounded rim. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 769, 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.
