Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0579
Roman Glass Face Bead
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (1.34 grams, 10 mm).
Of roughly spherical form, opaque polychrome checked design incorporating two stylised human faces. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex private collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Literature
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 52.11.15, for type.
CONDITIONVETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
RELATED LOTS
-
Roman Gold Boss Earrings
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Each composed of a central slender hoop flanked by a single strand of decoratively twisted filigree wire, domed plaque to upper body, granulated bulbs below. 3.84 grams total, 33 mm each
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. -
Roman Bronze Goat Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Modelled standing with stylised features, including free-standing examples. 81 grams total, 28-35 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman 'Thames' Decorated Samian Ware Pottery Collection with Figures
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Mainly from vessel bowls, each displaying a design in relief, including figures, architectural elements and foliage. 120 grams, 4.5 - 7.5 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
