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LOT 0613
Estimate
GBP (£) 100 - 140
EUR (€) 120 - 160
USD ($) 130 - 190
ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIUM
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (13 grams, 86 mm).
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (13 grams, 86 mm).
Small aqua-glass perfume bottle with flared trumpet-shaped mouth, bulbous lower body and applied base.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 427, 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.
