Lot 137
A collection of three pieces of Roman glass
Auction: 9 May 2009 at 11:00 BST
£688
Description
to include a yellow double balsamarium, conjoined tubes decorated with applied turquoise spiral trail, with two yellow glass handles on either side extending to a thicker arching basket handle above, 15cm high; a translucent green glass beaker with slightly flared rim, set on a pad base with applied turquoise ring trail, 11cm high; a green glass Janus-headed flask, the body mould-blown with head of a curly haired youth on both sides, damages to top edge, 7cm at tallest (3)
Footnote
Provenance: From the collection of James Curle (1862-1944) of Priorwood House, Melrose and thence by descent.