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A Hellenistic Core-Formed Glass Balsamarium
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$1,600
Live Auction
Antiquities and Ancient Art
Size
Height 3 3/4 inches (9.53 cm).
Description
A Hellenistic Core-Formed Glass Balsamarium
Circa 3rd-2nd Century B.C.
Height 3 3/4 inches (9.53 cm).
Property from a Private Michigan Collection
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Foot restored to body. Some mineral deposits present. Slight iridescence near rim. Scratches, abrasions, and weathering typical of age. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance:Sotheby's, New York, Important Classical, Egyptian, and Western Asiatic Antiquities, 8 December 1995, Lot 191.