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LOT 0116
Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
ROMAN MARBLED AMBER GLASS VASE
4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (47 grams, 85 mm high).
4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (47 grams, 85 mm high).
Of squat carinated form, slender tapering neck with everted rim, decorative white marbling over the body.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in the National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 453, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
