Roman glass vessel
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Glass:
Pre AD 1000 item# 836956 (stock#R28)
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A pale blue glass vessel with a tear-drop shaped body and tall neck.
Roman, 1st to 3rd Century AD
Intact. The apparent irregularity on the edge of the rim in one of the photographs is the result of poor photography - the rim is flat and even as one would expect for this type of glass.
Size: 6.8 x 1.7 cms.
Ex. private collection, UK. Acquired 1950's-1970's.
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Roman dark green glass vessel
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Glass:
Pre AD 1000 item# 831355 (stock#R17)
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A beautiful dark green glass vessel with a trumpet shaped body terminating in a broad heavy base. The surface is partially covered in a striking gold coloured iridescence resulting in a very attractive overall image.
Roman, 1st to 2nd Century AD
Intact.
Size: 7.1 x 3 cms.
Ex. private collection, UK. Acquired 1950's-1970's.
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Roman glass vessel
Antiques:
Regional Art:
Ancient World:
Roman:
Glass:
Pre AD 1000 item# 828594 (stock#U48)
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UK Pounds £70.00
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A pale blue glass vessel with a squat tear-drop shaped body and a short neck. There is a small patch of purple colouring in one corner of the base which is not visible in the photographs, this was probably the result of an error during manufacture rather than intentional decoration.
Roman, 1st to 3rd Century AD
Intact.
Size: 4.8 x 2.3 cms.
Ex. private collection, UK. Acquired 1950's-1970's.
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Roman glass scroll-case pendant
Antiques:
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Ancient World:
Roman:
Glass:
Pre AD 1000 item# 788121 (stock#R28a)
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UK Pounds - £90.00
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A large pendant in the form of a scroll case, made from dark green glass.
Pendants of this shape, often made in metal, were used to contain a small scroll which would hold a prayer or oath. These scrolls would be specific to the wearer and may relate to matters of health, wealth or fortune; such as wishing for an end to headaches etc etc.
Roman, 2nd or 3rd Century AD
One suspension loop lost otherwise intact
Size: 4.9 x 1.9 cms
Ex. private collection, Middlesex, UK. Probably acquired in th ...click for details
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