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LOT 0161
Roman Mosaic Glass Paperweight Pair
2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
4 1/8 x 3 - 4 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. (630 grams total, 10.5 x 7.6 - 10.7 x 8.1 cm).
A collection of ancient Roman polychrome mosaic glass fragments, set in the 18th-19th century into two rectangular marble bases. [2]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Roman Mould Blown Aubergine Glass Jar
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Of squat profile with dimples to the equator, gussetted neck, broad mouth with rolled and everted rim; dimple to the underside. 72 grams, 77 mm
From an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Elliptical Garnet
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,400
Comprising a substantial keeled hoop and raised bezel set with a garnet, the garnet with a central lozenge flanked by two transverse lines. 8.36 grams, 25.87 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private English collection. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12955-245984. -
Roman Mosaic Glass Bead
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Barrel-shaped type with weathered surface. 11.9 grams, 26 mm
Acquired in London or Japan, early 1980s. Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
