When a rare Roman glass vase emerged in 2009, it was big news in the art world – until the vessel vanished. Alastair Sooke uncovers a fascinating story.

1,800-year-old Roman vase — filled with remains — tells story of gladiators in Britain By Aspen Pflughoeft. March 13, 2023 2:37 PM.

The vase handover was first reported in The New York Times on Monday.. The terra cotta vessel, which dates to 350 B.C., is what's called a krater: a large mixing bowl used to dilute wine with ...

The origin of one of the British Museum's greatest Roman treasures has been thrown into confusion after a scholar claimed it was actually made in the 16th Century. Dr Jerome Eisenberg, one of the ...

Archaeologists say it is the only depiction of a real gladiator match that took place in Roman Britain. ... The vase is believed to date to the late 2nd century. “It was a revelation,” he said.

1,800-year-old Roman vase — filled with remains — tells story of gladiators in Britain By Aspen Pflughoeft. March 13, 2023 11:37 AM.

The Portland Vase, the best known piece of Roman cameo glass with art produced by etching, may have been wrongly classified for centuries. A researcher at the Australian National University (ANU ...

Other lots include an important Apulian redfigure hydria vase from approximately 410-400 BC. It's more than 20ins tall and is estimated to sell for £90,000 to £110,000. The real deal ...

ROMAN vases prized by museums and collectors may have been used as TOILETS, scientists say. Many made from porcelain and precious metals have pride of place in royal palaces and the British Museum.… ...

2,000 year-old Roman vase identified An incredibly rare, 2,000 year-old Roman glass vase that is "academically and artistically priceless" has been identified. 23 October 2009 • 7:00am ...

A 2,000-year-old Roman vase has been hailed as the most important of its kind in existence with experts from auctioneer's Bonhams describing it as "virtually priceless".