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LOT 0115

Roman Footed Amber Glass Cup

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

4 1/2 in. (100 grams, 11.3 cm wide).

Comprising a deep body with a wide, upturned rim; applied conical foot.

Provenance

Previously from a German private collection.
Acquired Sotheby's, London, 13 & 14 July 1981, no.482 (illus).
From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection.

Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.

CONDITION

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LOT 0115

Roman Footed Amber Glass Cup

Sold for (Inc. bp): £715

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