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LOT 0155

Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

5 3/8 in. (37.2 grams, 13.6 cm).

With low conical body and slightly convex wall, dimple base; tall cylindrical neck flaring to mouth with inward-folded rim; slightly iridescent surface.

Provenance

Ex P. Martens, The Netherlands, formed between 1974-1984.

Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00075481.
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 0155

Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium

Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)

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