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LOT 1023
Roman Glass Bracelet Pair
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 - 3 1/8 in. (75 grams total, 73-79 mm).
A matching pair of thick black glass bangles with rounded edges. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Late Roman Glass Pendant Collection
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Including ribbed melon and other types. 9.36 grams total, 8-18 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a low conical body and slightly convex wall, dimple base; tall cylindrical neck flaring to mouth with inward-folded rim; slightly iridescent surface. 58 grams, 17.5 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
This kind of toilet bottle was called ‘candlestick unguentarium’ by the academics due to the shape of its neck. They are especially found in Roman Egypt (Karanis class XIII.A.I.). -
Roman Bronze Ring with Animal
3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Slender hoop with discoid bezel, piecrust design on the outer edge surrounding a zoomorphic motif. 4.88 grams, 24.90 mm overall, 19.78 x 18.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
