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Ancient Glass – Formerly the Kofler-Truniger Collection | Christie’s London Auction Catalogue, 5–6 March 1985 - A major and highly important auction catalogue published by Christie’s London, devoted entirely to ancient glass from the renowned Kofler-Truniger Collection, sold in London on 5–6 March 1985. The catalogue documents 348 archaeological glass objects from the Mediterranean and Near Eastern world, dating from the 1st millennium BC through the Roman and Byzantine periods, including: flasks, amphoriskoi, fish-shaped vessels, cameo glass, alabastra, bowls, beads, amulets and decorative ritual objects. Each lot is fully described with professional scholarly detail, including measurements, typology, provenance, dating, and bibliographic references to classic literature in ancient glass studies. Richly illustrated with high-quality colour and black-and-white plates, printed on thick glossy art paper. Technical Details:  • Auction House: Christie’s, London  • Year: 1985  • Format: Large 4to  • Binding: Dark blue cloth with gilt lettering, original colour dust jacket  • Pages: approx. 174 + bibliography  • Illustrations: hundreds of plates, mostly in colour  • Includes:  • Original Estimate List  • Corrigenda sheet (auction corrections), loosely inserted Condition: Very good overall condition. Minor wear to dust jacket. Interior clean, sharp printing, no markings. Importance: An essential reference work for collectors, museums, archaeologists and dealers of ancient glass. Still cited today as a comparative source for Roman and Hellenistic glass, and a historical record of one of the most important ancient glass auctions of the 20th century.