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LOT 0735

Roman Bell-Shaped Glass Vessel

3RD CENTURY A.D.

5 in. (19 grams, 12.9 cm).

Wide domed body with dimple base, tall narrow piriform neck and splayed rim. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London art market 1990s.
From a London, UK, collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass) vol.II, Warszawa, 1972, II, cat.261, pl.XLVI,5, for similar vessel.

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LOT 0735

Roman Bell-Shaped Glass Vessel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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