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LOT 0049
Greek Core-Formed Glass Amphoriskos
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
7 in. (152 grams, 18 cm high).
Elongated piriform amphora shape, tubular neck and everted rim, decorated with polychrome festooning and trails, applied amber-green handles and knop foot.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12206-222129.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 74.51.320, for similar.
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LOT 0049
Greek Core-Formed Glass Amphoriskos
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)
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