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LOT 0774
Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 in. (37.2 grams, 13.6 cm).
With low conical body and slightly convex wall, dimple base; tall cylindrical neck flaring to mouth with inward-folded rim; slightly iridescent surface.
ProvenanceEx P. Martens, The Netherlands, formed between 1974-1984.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00075481.
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LOT 0774
Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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Roman Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising a barrel-shaped body with a dimpled base, short tubular neck and an everted rim. 33 grams, 72 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Iron Ring with Jasper Intaglio of a Quadriga
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Round-section hoop with expanding shoulders enclosing an intaglio depicting a quadriga. 4.46 grams, 24.62 mm overall, 19.35 x 14.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Private collection, Europe. -
Late Roman to Byzantine Bone Artefact Collection
1st-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Including tapering dress pins, hair pins, lucet and other items. 43.9 grams total, 8.1-13.3 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.