1141 - Roman Iridescent Mould Blown Glass Janus Flask. Circa 3rd-5th century A.D. Formed as two addorsed heads with a cylindrical neck and flaring mouth; both heads with abundant hair framing the face. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, items 540-543. 26.7 grams, 80 mm (3 1/8 in.).

Roman Iridescent Mould Blown Glass Janus Flask. Circa 3rd-5th century A.D. Formed as two addorsed heads with a cylindrical neck and flaring mouth; both heads with abundant hair framing the face. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, items 540-543. 26.7 grams, 80 mm (3 1/8 in.). Acquired from the Hilton Archaeological Shop, Tel Aviv, Israel, 7 June 1972. From the private collection of Dr Stanley I. Batkin (1914-2015), Scarsdale, New York, USA. From a private USA collection, acquired from the estate of the above. Ex Ancient Glass from the Dr Stanley Batkin (2014-2015) collection, Bonhams, London, 6 July 2017, no.177 (part). TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.