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LOT 0716
Roman Silver-Gilt Trumpet Brooch
1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (10.17 grams, 38 mm).
Openwork formed as four trumpet-scroll motifs; pin-lugs and a catch to reverse.
ProvenancePrivate collection, 1970-1980.
Private collection, England.
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Roman Tall Glass Flask
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From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String
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Composed of tubular and reused bangle fragments; restrung. 18.63 grams, 44.5 cm
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Roman Glass Jug with Trails
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
A small pale yellow collared globular jug with short neck, angular ribbon handle with two narrow prominent ribs, folded upper attachment to the cylindrical neck, several horizontal lines on the globular body, trefoil mouth. 32 grams, 74 mm
with H.A.C., Basel, prior 1999.
These globular jugs were typical of the Eastern Mediterranean in the late Roman period. The body was often decorated with ornamental threads. The jugs were often used in a manner similar to pilgrim flasks, to collect oil and water from early Christian sanctuaries.
