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LOT 0813
Roman Miniature Glass Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/.4 - 1 1/4 in. (14 grams total, 18-30 mm).
Comprising: a blue ewer with applied trails to the body; slender vase with applied handle; two small drinking horns with trails in contrasting colours. [4]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
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LOT 0813
Roman Miniature Glass Group
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Roman Aubergine Glass Flask
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £180
With piriform body, dimpled base, tapering tubular neck with pinched and everted rolled rim. 19 grams, 11.5 cm
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s. -
Roman Bronze Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With three facetted knops to the crossbar, the upper one with beaded collar, and pierced moulding to the upper face, deep bow, stepped junction with foot, trapezoidal foot with ring-and-dot motifs and integral catch; hinged pin to reverse; Keller Type 4. 47.7 grams, 64 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Leopard Finial
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Mount formed as a leaping lioness with mouth gaping and forelegs extended, paws hooked; pointillé texturing to the flanks, teats to the underside, tapering body. 27 grams, 50 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
