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| Auction Closes At: |
11:42:00 03/15/2010 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
035. Miniature Kantharos, Head & Roman Glass Bottle (3) |
| Estimate: |
$200-$300 |
| Current High Bid: |
$125.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$125.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Classical Antiquities - Roman
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| Culture or Country: |
Eastern Mediterranean.
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| Period: |
Ca. 300 B.C.-200 A.D.
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| Size: |
2” to 5-1/8”H. |
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| Description: |
Including a molded pottery head originally from a figure, depicted with a high curly hairdo. Remains of white and pink pigment on the surface. Loss to the right side of the hairdo and some normal surface weathering. Mounted on an an onyx stone cube. Together with a miniature pottery Kantharos. Some remaining areas of black surface glaze, weather worn, otherwise intact. Finally, a light blue-green glass, free blown bottle having a tapered body and long neck. Upper body and neck heavily covered with an earthen deposit, probably hiding a repaired neck. Custom metal base. |
| Provenance: |
Estate of Ruth Mitchell, acquired more than 30 years ago. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$21.00 |
| International: |
$68.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Miniature Kantharos, Head & Roman Glass Bottle (3)
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