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LOT 0723

Roman Aubergine Glass Square Flask

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (34.7 grams, 49 mm).

With dimple to the underside, squat square body and wide everted rim.

Provenance

From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
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LOT 0723

Roman Aubergine Glass Square Flask

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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