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LOT 0694
Roman Mixed Glass Necklace Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/8 - 7/8 in. (48 grams total, 5-22 mm).
Comprising rough-shaped dark lampwork glass beads, some with trails and eye designs; including some Venetian trade beads and some Hebron beads. [80, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Yellow Glass Necklace Bead Group
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising a group of mostly small beads, with some cylindrical and oblate forms, in a pale yellow glass; pierced for stringing. 27 grams total, 3-19 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Silver Bowl
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Bell-shaped with thickened rim and rounded underside. 322 grams, 13.2 cm wide
Usage wear.
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. -
Roman Pale Green Glass Vessel
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
In yellow-greenish translucent glass, globular body with flaring funnel neck, dimpled base. 26.8 grams, 87 mm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The type was popular in the late Roman period, especially in the east. Its characteristic trait is an oval body, convex base and a neck with a funnel-like upper part.