Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0806
Roman Glass Vessel
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
37/8 in. (51 grams, 98 mm).
With slightly tapering body, trumpet-shaped mouth and gussetted folded rim.
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Literature
Cf. Lightfoot, C.S. Ancient Glass in the National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 307; Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession numbers 81.10.171 and 199318, for other Roman glass amphoras.
CONDITIONVETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
RELATED LOTS
-
Roman Bronze Bird-Headed Dress Pin
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Substantial pin with slight bulb below the finial formed as a stylised bird modelled in the round with bulbous head and eyes, lobed tail. 32.9 grams, 15.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Roman and Celtic Artefact Group
1st century B.C.-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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. -
Romano-British 'Published' Bronze Knuckle Bones Gaming Dice
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Square in section with pyramidal ends, impressed spots disposed on the flat faces: 1, 3, 6, 9. 5.9 grams, 15 mm
Found UK prior to 2000. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.54. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Celtic & Roman Artefacts book pages where this object is published.
