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LOT 0769
Roman Iridescent Glass Flask
4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (19 grams, 53 mm).
With squat bulbous body and slender cylindrical neck with rolled rim, pontil base; iridescent surfaces.
ProvenanceEx Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s-2000s.
From an important collection of glass, the property of a London gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Marbled Glass Fragments
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including portions of patella cup, and other types. 134 grams total, 7.4-10.4 mm
Acquired on the UK art market, 1977-1979. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Military Helmet Carrying Handle
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With tapering round-section body and looped ends with knop terminals. 14.4 grams, 89 mm
Acquired on the UK art market during the late 20th century. From the private collection of David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Fine Glass Flask
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Comprising a bulbous body with applied ring to the base, tapering neck, flared mouth with applied rim, applied ribbed handle to the rear and collar to shoulder. 83 grams, 14.5 cm
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s-2000s. From an important collection of glass, the property of a London gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
