Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 134

The Collectibles Auction

Ancient Glass

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 957		Hand Painted Roman Glass Beaker. Circa 3rd-4th Century C.E. H. 10 cm.; Dia. 7 cm. Translucent greenish colorless glass beaker. Within linear yellow and red lines, a scene depicting a youthful male wearing blue shorts and a green conical cap picking the fruit off a palm tree; behind a male goat looking backwards at a swaying palm tree and a lady (painted in pink, blue and yellow) fleeing right. Outstanding condition, free from chips and repair. Normal weathering with faint iridescence. An amazing and extremely rare piece of antiquity! This beaker is similar to a number of pieces produced in the Padane and Alpine areas of northern Italy as well as in Campania. Jugs, amphoriski, bowls and thinly blown cups such as this marvelous piece, have floral and animal subjects. Cf. Glass of the Caesars. The Corning Museum of Glass, 1987 by Donald Harden, Group J Painted Glass, p. 269. Estimated Value $4,000 - 7,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,355
Lot 958		Important Ancient, Byzantine, Deep Green Glass, Quadruple Balsamarium, 5th to 7th Century AD. Choice Condition. Museum quality, ancient, quadruple unguentarium in deep green glass with applied threaded decoration around its tubular body and along its four sides. Combined with its patches of multi-colored iridescence and its two-tiered thread handle, this balsamarium is in choice condition (no cracks or repairs) and worthy of the finest collections. 22.8 cm accompanied with custom weighted display stand that is quite secure. Email for additional photos, Ref. Christie's 8 DECEMBER 2021 \| LIVE AUCTION 19876 Antiquities London, Lot 129. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000 Laguna Beach Collection, Constable-Maxwell Collection of Ancient Glass. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,250
Lot 959		Looped Handle Amphoriskos. Hellenistic Period 2nd-1st Century B.C. 12.5 cm. Sand-Core formed vessel. Deep blue ground with yellow and white applied threads. Translucent green handles. Deep blue mended base and rim. Absolutely superb, intact and no signs of repair. Cf. for a nearly identical piece - Ancient Glass in the Newark Museum, Auth 25. Estimated Value $2,500 - 4,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,000
Lot 960		Feathered Patterned Amphoriskos. Hellenistic 2nd-1st Century B.C. 13.5 cm. Sand-Core glass vessel of amber and brown with gold and white applied threads. Blue translucent handles with matching base knob. Delicate iridescence adds charm to this gorgeous vessel. Outstanding quality, free from chips and noticeable repair. Cf. Ancient Glass at the Newark Museum, Susan H. Auth #283. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 961		Twin Handled Amphoriskos. 13.5 cm. Hellenistic, 2nd-1st Century BC. Sand-Core formatted glass vessel of dark green body with white and blue trailed festoon decoration. The long twin translucent handles are amber with matching color glass knob at base. Lovely shades of purple, blue and green iridescence adds to the eye-appeal and elegance of this choice quality vessel. Intact and free from visible restoration. Cf. Toledo, amphoriskos form III: 2B as defined on p. 129. Compare Toledo, no. 172, p. 171. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,625
Lot 962		Looped Handle Amphoriskos. 12.5 cm. Hellenistic Period, 2nd-1st Cent. BC. Sand-core formation. Deep blue background with white trailed decoration. Translucent pale green handles with slight iridescence. A superb quality vessel with no signs of restoration. Museum quality! Cf. Glass at the Newark Museum, Susan H. Auth 26,27. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 963		Masterpiece Thread Decorated Jar. Byzantine Period, 5-6th Century C.E. 11.2 cm. Blue-green with emerald-like iridescence. The neck threads on this fabulous vessel was formed with one thick continuous loop containing 11 separately applied handles (one missing probably since antiquity). The rim is slightly flared and the punted base nice and deep. Stands firmly on its own. Superb condition and free from noticeable restoration. Cf. Ancient Glass the the Neward Museum, Susan H. Auth #177' For a near identical example Museum Haarety, Israel, Maartez p. 16. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 964		Festoon Patterned Amphoriskos. 14 cm. Hellenistic 2nd-1st Century BC. Sand-Core slate blue with applied red and white trailings. Translucent iridescent handles and bottom knob. A magnificent piece of antiquity! (Reminiscent of our early romantic American Presidential period). Completely intact and free from any noticeable restoration. Cf. Ancient Glass at the Newark Museum, Susan H. Auth #284 (probably Caruso Sale no. 207); Toledo, amphoriskos form III: 2B as defined on p. 129. Two examples with similar color schemes involving the white and red trailed decoration are found in Oppenlander, not 207, p. 77 and no. 221, p. 81. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,438
Lot 965		Twin Handle Amphoriskos. Hellenistic 2nd-early 1st Century B.C. 16 cm. Sand-core glass formed vessel featuring azure blue body decorated with festoon pattern of lighter blue. Neck, flared rim and lower portion with applied horizontal bands of blue and gold. Handles are cream as is the knob at the base. Intact with no obvious signs of repair noted. An outstanding glass vessel! Cf. Toledo, Amphoriskos form III: 2B as defined on p. 129. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,875
Lot 966		Amphoriskos with Two Opposing Handles. Hellenistic 2nd-1st Century B.C. 13.5 cm. Dark green sand-core formed vessel with white thread decoration and amber knob base. Delicate polychrome iridescence. Intact and free from visible repairs. Cf. Ancient Glass at the Newark Museum, Susan Auth 24. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,243
Lot 967		Bulbous Bodied Black and White Alabastron. Levant, circa 5th-4th Century BC. 12.8 cm. Sand-Core formed feathered pattern with two small lug handles. Delicate iridescence. Outstanding condition and appears free from restoration. Cf. Collecting Antiquities by Charles Ede, #287; Susan H. Auth #6. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 968		Superb Sidonian Cobalt Blue Flask. 8.3 cm. Roman 1st Century C.E. Mold blown with an oval body blown in a bipartite mold. Two small trail handles of translucent light green glass extended from below the flaring lip to the shoulders of the flask. The decorative lattice pattern in the center is flanked by a fluted pattern above and below. Magnificent quality and appears free from cracks, chips and repairs. Cf. For a similar mold see Newark, no. 66, p. 70; Oppenländer nos.413-15, pp. 144-46 and Lucerne, no. 254 p. 78; Smith Coll. #75 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,125
Lot 969		Ancient Roman Glass Jug of Extraordinary Craftsmanship and Condition. A Museum Quality Piece, 18.7 cm. Single-handled, six-sided jug with each "panel" having a design such as grapes, palms, and geometric pattern. Residue inside, no cracks, chips or repairs however we do note a fissure or two on the body of jug. Very stable. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 970		Millefiori Glass Bowl. Roman 1st Century B.C. 8 cm. Canes of blue, white and purple. Free from chips and intact. Expert restoration noted. An outstanding glass vessel and very rare. Cf. Ancient Glass at the Newark Museum, Susan Auth #306-307. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,849
Lot 971		Five (5) Ancient Roman Glass, Long Necked Vessels, Superb Collection. Collection of Five (5) transparent glass vessels with bulbous bottoms; long cylindrical necks leading to disk-like mouths. Areas of iridescence apparent on all the pieces. Shortest is 7 cm to tallest at 11 cm. All in choice condition. Vessels display very well together. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 972		Ancient Roman Glass Unguentariium/Vessels in Desirable Cobalt Blues and Iridescence. Three Total. Cobalt blue glass from ancient Rome can be some of the most beautiful by ancient glass blowers. Offered are three superb examples of blue glass unguentarium enhanced spectacularly by their natural iridescence. 11. 5 cm, 8.5 cm and 6.75 cm. No chips cracks or repairs. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,625
Lot 973		Elegant Roman Marbled Glass Flask Circa 1st-2nd Century. 14 cm. Cream and white with light iridescence, flanked by natural weathered dark iridescence. The decoration has been applied in a wave pattern. A beautiful vessel and in choice condition. Free from chips, cracks or signs of repair. Cf. Newark Museum, Susan H. Auth 53; Harden 1945 pl. 7, p. 83 Tomb 1 from Syria. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 974		Quartet of Various Unguentaria. Roman, 1st-2nd Century C.E. Consists of: 1.) 7.5 cm Amber with light iridescence. 2.) 8. cm Silvery-blue with darker patches of iridescense. 3.) 7.5 cm Squat form with patches of silvery and darker weathered iridescense. 4.) 6.4 cm Dark olive-green. All choice quality vessles, free from chips or visual repair. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 975		Incredible Lathe-Cut 2 Sided Glass Flask. Byzantine Period, ca. 9th Century. Mold blown two-sides lathe-cut design. Helmeted Queen facing wearing earring and formal collar, large Jerusalem Cross to left; all within fine concentric lines. Verso: Sun Burst design within fine concentric lines. Vivid greenish-golden iridescence throughout! Superb quality, free from chips and visible repair. This is an outstanding example of precision-cutting technology developed in the 7th -9th century. Cf. Masterpieces of Glass in the British Museum, 1968 London. Wheel Cut pg. 99. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 976		Pair of Roman Glass Flasks. Roman 2nd-3rd Century C.E. 1.) Bulbous indented pale green flask with fine trail threading at rim. Areas of weathered iridescence adds charm to this unusual vessel, 9.4 cm. 2.) Global short neck flask of light greenish-blue partially covered with debris, 8. cm. Each in choice condition free from chips and breaks. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 977		Choice Sand-Core Glass Formed Amphoriskos of Fine Quality Ancient Hellenistic Period 3rd-1st Century BC. Sand-core glass formed vessel featuring azure blue body decorated with a dragged, zigzag pattern in contrasting yellow and white glass. Great condition however missing one lug near mouth with no other visible issues or repairs. 12 cm and a fine example of this period. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $938
Lot 978		Large Roman Blown Glass Molded Bowl of Translucent Green Glass with Vertical Ribbing Completely Surrounding Vessel. 2nd-4th Century. A remarkable example of superior Roman craftsmanship is clearly evident in this flared bowl achieved by blowing the glass into a mold. The vertical green ribs are indeed raised slightly, the green in the glass becoming deeper in shade due to the increased thickness. 7.6 cm tall with a 15.8 cm diameter. The bowl has no chips, cracks or repairs pontil visible at base. Very rare in this condition, this bowl would make a fine addition to any collection. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $563
Lot 979		Large Tall-Necked Unguentarium. 17. cm. Roman late 2nd-early 3rd Century C.E. Blue-greenish glass with rich silvery opal-like iridescence. Rim folded up and flattened, shallow punt and free standing. Superb condition, free from chips or repair. Cf. Ancient Glass at the Newark Museum, Susan H. Auth #137. Estimated Value $900 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 980		Sand-Core Glass Formed Amphoriskos, Ancient Hellenistic Period 3rd-1st Century BC. Fine Condition. Fine example of an amphoriskos of black glass with dragged white glass details and having oxidation and iridescence throughout. We note a minor contusion causing some very short radial fissures but not broken. No visibly apparent repairs. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $469
Lot 981		Three Different Styles of Ancient Sand Core-Formed Amphorisko. Hellenistic Period 3rd-1st Century BC. Three ancient Hellenistic medium-sized amphoriskos each a different style popular at the time. The trio are all close to matching which adds immeasurably to this collection. The core-formed blue glass and dragged zigzag pattern on all three irrespective of shape is appealing. Tallest is 9 cm and the shortest 8 cm. All in choice condition with the trefoil mouthed amphoriskos particularly fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 982		Amphoriskos with Two Opposing Handles. Hellenistic 2nd-1st Century B.C, 16 cm. Sand-core glass formed vessel featuring dark ochre glass with dragged white glass design. Condition: some scattered pitting and one professionally repaired handle nevertheless a quite fine piece. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $656
Lot 983		Beautiful Ancient Early Roman Blown Globular Glass Bottle, 1st Century AD Completely Covered in Jewel-Like Iridescence, 11.4 cm. Knockout example of early Roman blown glass from the 1st Century AD. After centuries buried beneath the chemically rich earth of the Mediterranean world combined with the slightly acidic water present in soil, the globular shaped bottle has formed an explosion of jewel-like iridescence that envelopes bottle. In choice condition. Sits on a small, lucite cube. A spectacular piece. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 Laguna Beach Collection, Antiquarium Ltd. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 984		Two Large Conical Bodied Unguentarium. Roman 2nd-3rd Century CE. Blue-green with delicate iridescence. Rim folded and flattened. Punt base and free standing. Each free from cracks, chips and repair. Size: 15 cm; 12.8 cm. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 985		A Trio of Islamic Period Glass Vessels, ca. 7th-9th Century. Consists of: 1.) Thick Marbled glass, cream and blue color flask in superb condition 10.9 cm. 2.) Thick twin handle glass flask with pleasing iridescence, missing top portion of neck. 3.) Thick squat glass candle-stick, chips on lip and base revealing deep multi-color iridescence. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 986		Pair of Elegant Single Handle Glass Jugs. Roman 3rd-4th Century C.E. Purple iridescence with translucent light green handle, 10.5 cm; Trefoil lip jug decorated underneath with thick glass trail and delicate iridescence, 8.5 cm. Both absolutely superb, free from chips, cracks and any visible repair. Cf. Shinning Vessles 123; Oppenlander #630 p. 217. Estimated Value $750 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 987		Two Beautiful Jewels of Ancient Roman Glass. Two Unguentarium of Exceptional Quality 2nd-3rd Century CE. Pairing these two smaller sized unguentarium from ancient Rome due to their exceptional visual appeal and craftsmanship. The conical marbled unguentarium has exceptional dragged scallop designs that is perfectly balanced throughout and with a fine funneled mouth. 6.8 cm. The blown molded glass vessel has great detailing of foliate design encircling the mid-section and two intact handles. The patina of the piece appears to be iridescent bronze. Both choice condition. Estimated Value $700 - 1,200 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $797
Lot 988		Honey Colored, Ancient Early Roman Globular Glass Unguentarium, 1st- 3rd Century AD and Having Thin Threaded Decoration, 12.7 cm. Unguentarium has a very tapered neck with a globular body that is surrounded in a spiral threaded decoration with remarkable near consistent spacing. About 25% of the bottle has colorful iridescence which adds even more to the appeal of this ancient glass. In choice condition. Found in Geresa, Jordan. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000 Laguna Beach Collection, Antiquarium Ltd., Barakat Gallery. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,250
Lot 989		Sand-Core Glass Formed Amphoriskos, Ancient Hellenistic Period 3rd-1st Century BC. Fine Restored Example, 12.8 cm. Fine example of an amphoriskos of black glass with dragged white glass detailing. This amphoriskos was saved via professional reconstruction and restoration which, while visible upon close inspection, is expertly done. Also a chip to one of the lugs. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $475
Lot 990		Beautiful Ancient Hellenistic Sand Core-Formed Amphoriskos with Two Ornate Handles Intact. Glass core-formed amphoriskos 3rd-1st Century BC with ornate handles intact. Classic styling with appealing zigzag pattern throughout. 10.7 cm tall and in choice condition. Great visual appeal. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 991		Four (4) Beautiful Ancient Roman Unguentarium with Funnel Mouths Each With Applied Glass Thread Accents Encircling the Body. Wonderful collection of four (4) pieces of ancient glass, perfume bottles from the 3rd-4th Century CE. All the bottles have funnel mouths with exceptional glass threading encircling the body of the bottles--prestige packaging no differently than today. Tallest is 8.5 cm and shortest is 6 cm. The tallest bottle may have had repair to mouth or simply, encrustation has caused a fissure All four are very appealing. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 992		Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium in Desirable Cobalt Blues and Aqua. Perfumed oils were prized in Ancient Rome and would be sold in bottles called unguentarium. Offered are four very fine examples Tallest is 13.5 cm and the lovely short bottle is 6.5 cm. Choice and display beautifully. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $450
Lot 993		Four (4) Ancient Roman Vessels of Various Sizes, One with Foliate Design on all Four Sides 3rd-4th Century CE. Very appealing collection of four ancient Roman bottles. The tallest is the long necked vessel at 14 cm, the green blown molded square glass bottle at 7.2 cm. Further to this bottle it's four sides each have a unique design: a starburst, two with a leaf or branch design and the fourth clearly a cross. All excellent condition with the shortest long neck bottle having a tiny chip at lip. Estimated Value $600 - 800 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 994		Ancient Roman Infant Bottle ca. 500 AD of Transparent Blown Glass Richly Iridescent, 11.4 cm. Perfect example of a blown glass ancient Roman baby bottle, sometimes referred to as a "Bird Feeder", 5th Century AD with spout intact where the infant would suckle. Also these were used to pour olive oil as well. In very fine condition with blue and aqua iridescence inside and out. We note a professionally executed repair on a section of the wide lip that in no way takes away from the beauty of this piece. Estimated Value $600 - 900 Laguna Beach Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $485
Lot 995		Ancient Roman Glass Trefoil Rim Pitcher with Applied Strap Handle, 3rd-4th Century AD, Beautiful Iridescence Throughout, 12.7 cm. A choice free blown greenish glass vessel with rounded body, an applied strap handle, tapering neck and trefoil mouth. The neck was decorated with applied glass thread in a spiral pattern. A pontil mark from the blowing process is evident on the base. Excellent condition with no issues. Estimated Value $600 - 800 Laguna Beach Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $425
Lot 996		Quartet of Roman Unguentarium circa 2nd-3rd Century C.E. Each of blue-green translucent glass with delicate iridescence. All in outstanding condition, free from chips and repairs. Sizes: 13 cm; 8.3 cm; 5.8 cm; 5.5 cm. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 997		Pair of Beautiful Iridescent Unguentarium, Roman 2nd-3rd Century CE. Conical Bodied with purple iridescence, 14.2 cm. Together with: Bulbos Bodied, with natural flaking of golden and emerald iridescence, 12.3 cm. Both choice condition, free from chips and repair. Estimated Value $600 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 998		Four Fine Examples of Ancient Roman Glass Vessels, 2nd-3rd Century CE. Four (4) handsome examples of Roman glass. The tallest unguentarium with the flared neck is 12.8 cm the shortest is 8.5 cm with various layers of iridescence revealed. The amber glass unguentarium has a nipple to the base which is a bit unusual. All pieces in excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - 900 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $656
Lot 999		Pair of Opaque Ceramic-Like Molded Glass Bowls. Roman 5th-7th Cent. C.E. Two small footed bowls, 4 cm, oyster-white with patches of dark weathering and another, 3.5 cm, deep sea-green with patches of iridescence. Both excellent, free from chips and repairs. Estimated Value $500 - 800 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $475
Lot 1000		Four (4) Fine Examples of Ancient Roman Glass Pots and Unguentarium from 2nd -3rd CE. Appealing set of four ancient Roman vessels from 2nd-3rd CE all vessels for perfumed oils and unguents. Tallest is 8.5 cm, an eggplant colored unguentarium with funnel mouth, the smallest at 5.5 cm with fine iridescence. All in choice condition. Estimated Value $500 - 900 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $688
Lot 1001		Elongated Unguentarium. Roman, ca. 2nd Century C.E. Ht. 22.5 cm (9"). Elongated body with bulbous lower section drawn out at the bottom into a thin strand of glass. Light pale green with delicate iridescence. Superb condition, free from repair. An amazing piece of antiquity. Cf. Dusenbery 1967 no. 32;. 44; Auth 140. Estimated Value $500 - 800 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $434
Lot 1002		Sand-Core Glass Formed Amphoriskos, Ancient Hellenistic Period 3rd-1st Century BC. Restored. Restored amphoriskos of cobalt blue glass with dragged tan glass details. Hints of iridescence throughout. The repair is certainly competent (a near split of vessel) but is visible at close inspection. 10.5 cm. Estimated Value $500 - 800 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 1003		Amphoriskos with partial handle. Hellenistic 2nd-1st Century B.C. 10.8 cm. Blue background with white and yellow thread pattern decoration. One handle missing, partial handle attached. Weathered with fine polychrome iridescence. Chip on lip and overall, a fine desirable ancient sand-core formed vessel. Estimated Value $500 - 750 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $550
Lot 1004		Spectacular Ancient Roman Glass Perfume Bottle. Exceptional Iridescence and Colors. Ancient Roman wide mouthed perfume bottle standing 8.2 cm. A stand alone piece given the bottle's exceptional beauty. Extraordinary iridescence, an explosion of purples, blues, reds and silver. Magnificent. Estimated Value $500 - 900 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,052
Lot 1005		Three Fine Examples of Ancient Roman Glass All Intact. Three fine pieces of ancient Roman glass. The beaker is just at 17.7 cm the bulbous flask at 12.7 cm and the unguentarium at 8.8 cm. As a set, these display beautifully. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Realized $688
Lot 1006		Two Ancient Roman Squat Jars with Flared Rims, Likely Cosmetic, 3rd-4th Century CE. Two fine jars, the tallest at 11 cm has a great shape and a particularly fine, flared mouth a glass band on the neck which may have allowed for a lid. Translucent green with areas of iridescence. Squat pot with a slight swirl in the glass blowing 8 cm. Choice condition for both. Estimated Value $500 - 800 Half-Century Formed Collection of Ancient Glass from the Holy Land. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold

Page 1 of 2

1 | 2