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LOT 0626
Fragmentary Roman Glass Bottle Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/8 in. (123 grams total, largest: 13 cm).
Including unguentaria and other types in iridescent, amber, aqua and other glass. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Ex London gallery, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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