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LOT 0913
Roman Glass Unguentarium
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/8 in. (30.9 grams, 13 cm).
Tall thin translucent pale green vessel with wide base and flared rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 259.
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Roman Bronze Lamp with Theatrical Mask
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
Nozzle with quasi-volutes, theatrical mask surrounding the central opening; ring-handle with palmette attachment; base moulded. 220 grams, 13.3 cm
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Roman and Celtic Artefact Group
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Mixed group including a cosmetic grinder bed, a fish-shaped silver plate broch, a looped rein guide, a La Tène I brooch fragment, trumpet brooch fragment and other items. 127 grams total, 16-54 mm
Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
