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LOT 0710
Roman Glass Square Flask
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 1/2 in. (51.1 grams, 11.4 cm).
A tall iridescent square-shaped vessel with dimpled sides, tall neck and everted rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 0710
Roman Glass Square Flask
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
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Roman Gemstone with Cavalryman
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Oval in shape displaying a mounted cavalryman riding left on horseback; polished. 0.75 grams, 13 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Roman Burnt Carnelian Gemstone with Mars and Minerva
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
The oval intaglio with Mars Ultor and Minerva facing each other; Mars to the left with a spear in raised left hand, armed with helmet, armour and sword, his right hand resting on the shield beside him; Minerva to the right, wearing a helmet, shield and aegis. 0.87 grams, 14 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection.
Mars Ultor and Minerva were both linked with Roman war imagery. Mars represented military power, the strength of the army and violence in battle, Minerva strategy, tactics and intelligence in war. All these qualities were complementary and necessary to win the war. The gemstone was probably a gift for a soldier.
