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LOT 0624
Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 in. (360 grams, 15.3 cm).
With globular body, thick basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle to the rear.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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Opening Bid: £500
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Hollow-formed with ellipsoid bezel, inset panel of banded iridescent glass bearing an image of a nude Greek hero with long hair, the head turned back, carrying branches, an amphora or jug at his feet. 1.18 grams, 18.29 mm overall, 15.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998.
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In a rectangular matrix; cream, olive, pink and other tesserae depicting a perching bird with rosette above. 15.4 kg, 43.5 x 50.4 cm
Former collection of Mr Pierre Bart (1889-1964), official of the French mandate in Syria and Lebanon (1919-1936) and delegate to the Lebanese government until 1946. Transmitted by descent.
