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LOT 0146
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 460 - 690
USD ($) 540 - 800
ROMAN GLASS FLASK WITH APPLIED GREEN STRAP HANDLE
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 7/8 in. (59 grams, 14.8 cm (188 grams total, 15 cm including stand)).
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 7/8 in. (59 grams, 14.8 cm (188 grams total, 15 cm including stand)).
Conical flask with rounded shoulder and trumpet-shaped neck with everted rim, applied strap handle; inked inscription 'BD4' to base; supplied with a display stand.
PROVENANCE:
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
See Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 631, 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.
