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LOT 1045
Roman Iridescent Glass Perfume Bottle
CIRCA 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 in. (8.77 grams, 72 mm).
Piriform body with cylindrical neck, everted folded rim and a slightly concave base; iridescence to the surface. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Dr Gerhard Muller-Afers, Speyer; thence by family descent.
Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above.
Cf. The British Museum, accession number 1901,0413.3009, for type.
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LOT 1045
Roman Iridescent Glass Perfume Bottle
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Bronze Bust of Minerva
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Opening Bid: £50
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London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Roman Terracotta Vessel and Oil Lamp Group
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: an unguentarium with a piriform body and a long tubular neck with a flared rim; a small bulbous vessel with everted rim; a squat, round oil lamp. 181 grams total, 50-96 mm
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Roman Carved Gemstone Collection
1st-3rd century A.D. and laterEstimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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UK private collection assembled 1970s-90s, and thence to the liquidated state of above.
