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LOT 0157
Roman Glass Jar with Trail
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (70 grams, 69 mm).
With bulbous body, flared rim and applied zigzag trail to neck, dimple base.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 74.51.197, for similar.
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LOT 0157
Roman Glass Jar with Trail
Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)
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Roman Glass Beaker
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With slightly flared sidewall, dimple base, thin rim; old collector's label to underside 'N-12843'. 42.3 grams, 91 mm
Private collection of an Italian Ambassador in Tunisia, acquired late 1960s-early 1970s. L.S., Switzerland, by inheritance. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman 'Axel Guttmann' Terracotta Gladiator Lamp
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
Discoid body with sunken discus with bas-relief scene of a gladiator in combat with gladius poised and scutum raised above his head, D-shaped nozzle with volutes; supplied with a custom-made stand. 167 grams total, 19 cm including stand (lamp 11.6 cm)
Ex Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, Germany (1944-2001). Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part 2, Christie's London, 28 April 2004, no.178 (part). Acquired by the present owner at the above sale. Accompanied by a copy of the Christie's lot listing. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12235-222198. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Period Bronze Arrowhead with 'X' Maker's Mark
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Lozengiform blades on a broad midrib, spiked tang; incised 'X' (10) to one face. 6.6 grams, 53 mm
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
