Roman Glass Head-Shaped Vessel
2nd-4th century AD. A substantial part mould-blown glass bottle or vase, the body formed as an African style head in the round, broad neck forming the base, slender cylindrical neck with single applied trail towards the top; iridescent surfaces; possibly from North Africa. Cf. The Corning Museum of Glass, accession numbers 54.1.86; 86.1.5; 64.1.7; 55.1.93, for similar. 92 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). From an important London W1, collection; acquired in the 1970s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10992-181288. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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2nd-4th century AD. A substantial part mould-blown glass bottle or vase, the body formed as an African style head in the round, broad neck forming the base, slender cylindrical neck with single applied trail towards the top; iridescent surfaces; possibly from North Africa. Cf. The Corning Museum of Glass, accession numbers 54.1.86; 86.1.5; 64.1.7; 55.1.93, for similar. 92 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). From an important London W1, collection; acquired in the 1970s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10992-181288. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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