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LOT 0153
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,404
ROMAN SIDONIAN MOULD-BLOWN GLASS FLASK IN THE SHAPE OF A DATE
3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (18.3 grams, 65 mm).
3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (18.3 grams, 65 mm).
Mould-blown with elliptical body, short neck and thick everted rim in amber-tinted glass, with modelled wrinkles to resemble date fruit.
PROVENANCE:
German art market.
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003.
LITERATURE:
See Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 631, 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.
