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LOT 0111
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GBP (£) 500 - 700
EUR (€) 580 - 810
USD ($) 670 - 940
£250 (EUR 289; USD 335) (+bp*)
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ROMAN GLASS MOULD BLOWN JAR
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (87 grams total, 95 mm including stand).
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (87 grams total, 95 mm including stand).
With bulbous body featuring a low-relief interlocking octagonal cells and trumpet-style neck and rim; iridescent surfaces; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
From an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 506, 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.
