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LOT 0658
Roman Yellow Glass Bottle
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (18.3 grams, 10 cm).
With bulbous body and pontil base, tall neck with trumpet-shaped mouth.
Provenancewith M. Vodoz, 1970s.
Private collection, Europe.
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Late Roman Cosmetic Glass Bottle Collection
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: a piriform unguentarium with rolled rim; two squat jars with basal ring; globular jar with dimple base. 90 grams total, 41-70 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. Ex London, UK, gallery. -
Late Roman Glass Pendant with Cross
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With impressed cross motif. 1.45 grams, 20 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
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Late Roman Green Glass Vessel
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Bulbous in profile with dimpled underside, blown construction, everted rolled rim. 13.2 grams, 64 mm
Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2006. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Similar flasks and bottles were produced in Roman Asia Minor; this is a typical example of a type found in all corners of the empire. These were decorated in many ways including applying additional pieces of glass, by cutting the surface, or (as in our case) by moulding the vessels when they were blown.
