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LOT 0656

Roman Blue Glass Flask

CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

4 1/4 in. (72 grams, 10.9 cm).

Piriform body with a short tubular neck and rolled rim.

Provenance

From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0656

Roman Blue Glass Flask

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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