Lot 95
  • 95

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.
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