Roman Amber Glass Double Unguentarium with Dolphin-Headed Pin

CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.

6 1/2 in. (75 grams, 16.5 cm).

With rolled rim and a large loop handle above; accompanied by a tapering glass pin with applied dolphin finial.

Provenance

Previously from a German private collection.
Acquired Sotheby's, London, 13 & 14 July 1981, no.425 (illus).
From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection.

Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.

CONDITION

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LOT 0762