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LOT 0114
Roman Glass Flask with Dotted Rosettes
2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
8 1/8 in. (254 grams total, 20.8 cm).
Conical body with rounded base, applied clusters of blue glass around the body, everted rim; traces of iridescence; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s.
LiteratureCf. Auth, H.S., Ancient Glass at the Newark Museum, New Jersey, 1976, items 200, and 201.
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LOT 0114
Roman Glass Flask with Dotted Rosettes
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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Roman Gemstone Collection
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Including a rock crystal insert with intaglio hoplite and two other intaglio warriors, a later cameo with female bust. 2.16 grams total, 11-15 mm
Norfolk family collection, 1940s-1960s; thence by descent. -
Roman Glass Bangle with Golden Iridescence
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Round-section with iridescent surface. 9.1 grams, 52 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Roman Silver Mirror
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,755
Discoid with raised, rounded rim; a 19th-century collection label bearing a handwritten inscription: ‘GAS, Miroir, Gallo Romain’ indicating the findspot; mounted on a custom-made display stand with serpentine column base. 239 grams, 13.8 cm (426 grams total, 20.1 cm including stand)
19th century collection label inscribed in ink ‘GAS, Miroir, Gallo-Romain’, indicating that the mirror was discovered at Gas, Eure-et-Loir, northern France. Private collection, UK.
The British Museum houses several notable ancient Roman silver hand mirrors, including: 1. Bursa Treasure Mirror – Part of the Bursa Treasure, a 1st-century AD Roman silver hoard discovered near Bursa, Turkey. This collection includes a large silver mirror, reflecting the luxurious personal items used by elite Roman women. 2. Chaourse Treasure Mirror – found in 1883 near Chaourse, France, this 2nd–3rd century AD hoard contains various silver objects, including a silvered bronze mirror, offering insights into the affluent lifestyles of Roman society. These mirrors exemplify the exquisite craftsmanship and refined artistry of Roman silverwork, providing a glimpse into the daily grooming practices and material culture of the Roman elite.
