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LOT 0772
Roman Amber Glass Rod with Gold Loop
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (4.26 grams, 15.5 cm).
An amber-coloured glass rod of tapering round-section form, later gold cap and hoop to top; hollow-formed; iridescence to the surface.
Provenance
Acquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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