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LOT 1330
Achaemenid Miniature Core-Formed Glass Alabastron
CIRCA 5TH CENTURY B.C.
2 in. (12.54 grams, 53 mm).
Biconical in profile with narrow base, lateral ledge handles, flared rim; marvered trail detailing to the neck, marvered dragged trails to the body; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
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