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LOT 0830
Roman Mosaic Glass Fragment Collection
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 2 1/2 in. (40.7 grams total, 16-65 mm).
Comprising fragments of black glass decorated with green and yellow rosettes surrounded by white pellets, from the same plate. [11, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Mr N.A., Brussels, 1970s.
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Roman Translucent Glass Jar with Gallery
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Globular in profile with wide double-stepped rolled rim, applied wavy line trails forming a gallery from rim to body, pinched diagonal ribs to outer face and dimple to the underside; supplied with a custom-made stand. 46 grams, 74 mm wide (125 grams, 85 mm high including stand)
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2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Wide bell-shaped body with flat base, tall tapering neck, splayed rim with folded lip; pale blue glass; traces of an old collector's label. 205 grams, 14 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
