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LOT 0762
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.
ProvenancePreviously 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.
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LOT 0762
Roman Amber Glass Double Unguentarium with Dolphin-Headed Pin
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Opening Bid: £90
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