A Roman Agate Carved Bowl, 1st–3rd Century AD. A carved aga...

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A Roman Agate Carved Bowl, 1st–3rd Century AD.

A carved agate bowl displaying warm banded tones of honey, caramel, and soft white throughout the body. The form features a gently lobed rim and smooth rounded sides, resting on an oval foot. The interior shows natural translucent banding with cloud-like formations, while the exterior highlights flowing linear striations typical of the stone.

L: Approximately 17.5cm

Provenance: Private collection from a British gentleman.

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Auction Date: 16th Jan 2026 at 1pm

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Fri 16th Jan 2026 1pm (Lots 1 to 500)