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LOT 0859

Byzantine Ribbed Glass Cosmetic Bottle

CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

2 7/8 in. (29 grams, 72 mm).

The translucent globular body with raised ribs running vertically around the equator, with everted neck and mouth. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Coincraft, London WC1.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.

Accompanied by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity.

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LOT 0859

Byzantine Ribbed Glass Cosmetic Bottle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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