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LOT 0159
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
ROMAN TALL GLASS BOTTLE
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 7/8 in. (140 grams, 17.5 cm).
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 7/8 in. (140 grams, 17.5 cm).
With plano-convex body and flat base, tapering neck and everted rim; some iridescence to surface.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Luxembourg, 2002.
Swiss private collection, 2003.
Ex Vittorio Rizzi, Basel, prior 2005.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00035605.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 772.
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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.
