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LOT 0786
Roman Glass Cameo with Female Bust
1ST CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.82 grams, 18.58 mm).
Ellipsoid black glass plaque with profile female bust, hair dressed in a chignon.
Provenance
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no.S00011371.
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LOT 0786
Roman Glass Cameo with Female Bust
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful and influential civilisations of the ancient world, lasting for many centuries. It is known for its impressive cities, roads, engineering, art, and military strength, as well as its system of law and government. At its height, the empire brought together many different cultures, and its ideas and achievements continued to shape Europe and the wider world long after its fall.
