Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 0936

Roman Tall Glass Unguentarium

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D

5 3/4 in. (12.5 grams, 14.5 cm).

Tall iridescent vessel with wide foot and dimpled base, tapering stem and flared rim, two small holes, repaired. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London art market 1990s.
From a London, UK, collection.
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.1, New York, 1997, item 259, for type.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.

LOT 0936

Roman Tall Glass Unguentarium

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Roman Silver Ring with Plain Bezel
    Roman Silver Ring with Plain Bezel
    2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

    With a wide D-section hoop, expanding shoulders with applied pellets, discoid bezel. 5.28 grams, 20.66 mm overall, 16.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



    From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Decorated Bronze Bracelet
    Roman Decorated Bronze Bracelet
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

    Flat-section wide body decorated with punched pointillé decoration and deeply punched pellets arranged in groups; rounded finials with similar decoration. 19.3 grams, 57 mm



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Bronze Horse Plate Brooch
    Roman Bronze Horse Plate Brooch
    2nd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

    Standing on a ground line with its head lowered and one foreleg bent; pin lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 5.18 grams, 37 mm wide



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list