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LOT 0146

Large Roman Blue Long Neck Vessel

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

8 1/8 in. (29 grams, 20.7 cm high).

A blue fusiform glass vessel composed of an everted rim, elongated tubular neck with short expanded body and integral foot; iridescent surfaces; repaired.

Provenance

Acquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.

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LOT 0146

Large Roman Blue Long Neck Vessel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £293

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