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LOT 0158

Roman Blue Glass Flask with Fine Trailing

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

4 in. (18.5 grams, 10 cm).

Iridescent blue glass flask with bulbous body and flared mouth, fine applied spiral trail to the neck and body.

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0158

Roman Blue Glass Flask with Fine Trailing

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170

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