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LOT 0586
Roman Glass Vessel
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 in. (32 grams, 13.5 cm).
With piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and flange rim; iridescent surfaces.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
LiteratureCf. The British Museum, accession number 1901,0413.3009, for type.
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LOT 0586
Roman Glass Vessel
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Head of Attis Mount
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Depicted with a clean shaven rounded face, short curls emerging from underneath the peaked cap; hollow to the reverse. 12.1 grams, 28 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Miniature Glass Group
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising: a blue ewer with applied trails to the body; slender vase with applied handle; two small drinking horns with trails in contrasting colours. 14 grams total, 18-30 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. -
Late Roman Jewish Menorah Wine Stamp Seal
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,940
With a rectangular body and loop handle, the underside with a Menorah on a tripod base, a shofar on the left, a lulav and a shovel to the right. 46.3 grams, 59 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12324-223712.
According to Friedenberg and A. Reifenberg, unlike the Roman Christian counterparts, stamps such as the present example were likely used on the stoppers of wine amphorae rather than to stamp bread. They were used to seal the wine amphora to guarantee the purity of the wine as sanctioned by the Talmud.
