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LOT 1092
Roman Blue Iridescent Glass Vessel
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (9.72 grams, 33 mm).
Miniature vessel with a squat body and a wide neck with a rolled rim, shallow foot. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceRoman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s.
LiteratureCf. for similar examples Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass), vol.II, Warszawa, 1972, II, cat.260, pl.XLVI,4.
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LOT 1092
Roman Blue Iridescent Glass Vessel
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
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Opening Bid: £50
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