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Four Glass Vessels, Circa 1st / 5th Century A.D.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Four Glass Vessels
- Heights 5 to 6 7/8 in. 2.54 to 16.75 cm
comprising a pale olive green bottle with remains of opaque white swirling ornament, an amber glass jug with applied foot-ring, globular body, flaring mouth, stout folded rim, strap handle, and spiral thread on the neck, an amber glass pitcher with shallow ribbing on the body and blue-green handle, and a dark amber glass bottle with mold-blown grapes on the ovoid body.
Provenance
Acquired in Tel Aviv in 1970
Condition
The first, second, and fourth intact; the pitcher with re-attached handle and some damage and restoration at the junctures.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.