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Roman Glass Amphora Handle Fragment with Medusa Roman Glass Amphora Handle Fragment with Medusa Roman Glass Amphora Handle Fragment with Medusa
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LOT 0928

Roman Glass Amphora Handle Fragment with Medusa

1ST CENTURY A.D.

4 1/4 in. (122 grams, 10.7 cm).

Comprising a ribbed handle developing to a round plaque with moulded gorgoneion motif.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 0928

Roman Glass Amphora Handle Fragment with Medusa

Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)

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