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LOT 0981
Roman Iridescent Glass Flask
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (44 grams, 72 mm).
Bulbous body and a short tubular neck with everted mouth.
ProvenanceAcquired Christie's, London, 6 May, 1982, no.35 (illus).
From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection.
Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.
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Roman or Gandharan Silver Carinated Cup
Circa late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,400
Formed from a single sheet, the ovoid base carinated with plain upper portion, slightly flared lip to the rim. 95 grams, 10.4 cm
Acquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979. Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art. with Christie's, New York, sale 2337, 14th September 2010, no.56A (part). Accompanied by the original Christie's lot ticket. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12961-244455. -
Romano-British Bronze Brooch with Maker’s Name ACUTI
Late 1st-early 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
P-shaped or Aucissa variant, deeply arched bow with two incisions; maker’s name 'ACUTI' at the front of the bow. 10.9 grams, 51 mm
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Roman and Later Mosaic Glass Bead Group
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £79
Comprising globular and barrel-shaped types with eye motifs in contrasting colours. 11.3 grams total, 14-15 mm
Acquired in London or Japan, early 1980s. Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
