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LOT 0631
Roman Glass Flask with Everted Spout
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 7/8 in. (38 grams, 98 mm).
Piriform in profile in aqua glass with broad flared neck; applied trails to the neck, dimple base; areas of iridescence.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 0631
Roman Glass Flask with Everted Spout
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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Roman Haematite Magical Gemstone
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Ellipsoid in plan with chamfered rim to obverse with womb with key and roots; above womb the figures of Isis, Anubis, Chnoubis, and Nephthys (from left to right); reverse with facing Medusa mask with wings to the brow below a coiled snake, spiders and other items. 2.84 grams, 24 mm
From the collection of magical objects of the late Mr A. Cotton, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12354-225280.
During the Graeco-Roman period, the traditional genres of Egyptian or Near Eastern temple magic gems, particularly protective magic against demons, snakes and scorpions, seemed largely to have disappeared, and new genres became dominant, for different types of divination (direct visions of god, bowl divination, dream sending, Homer oracles), malign magic, aggressive (mainly erotic) magic, magic for personal success and attractiveness. This type of amulet was intended to aid childbirth and avoid illness and dangers for its attendant. -
Roman Amber Glass Date Flask
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £390
With trumpet-shaped mouth and wrinkled effect to the body. 35.6 grams, 89 mm
London art market, 1980s. -
Roman Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Composed of mainly oblate and barrel-shaped beads, central feature a collared barrel-shaped bead; restrung. 17.5 grams, 41 cm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
