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COLLECTION OF STUNNING ROMAN GLASS VESSEL-SHAPED BEADS Ca.
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COLLECTION OF STUNNING ROMAN GLASS VESSEL-SHAPED BEADS Ca.
Estimate £300 - £600
Voluntary lot
Description
COLLECTION OF STUNNING ROMAN GLASS VESSEL-SHAPED BEADS Ca. AD 200 - 400. A collection of three glass vessel-shaped beads, including, from left to right: a jug with a bulbous body, narrow neck, loop handle, and horizontal white and dark bands; a dark blue amphora with a spreading foot, applied zigzag trails around the neck, and marvered orange feathered decoration; and a yellow amphora with a dark foot and rim, turquoise handles, and applied rosette medallions. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7758, The Groppi Collection, Lot 94. Size: 16-35mm x 15-25mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Private Swiss collection; Ex. Spanish Art Market; Ex. Dutch Private Collection, acquired before 2000s. / Private Swiss collection; Ex. Dutch Art Market. / Private Swiss collection; Ex. Polish Art Market.
About the sale
FINE ANCIENT JEWELLERY AND BEADS - THE PRINCE COLLECTION
Auction location
Auction time
10/03/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
Apollo Art Auctions Ltd
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