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LOT 0659

Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

5 3/8 in. (27.5 grams, 13.7 cm).

Wide domed body with domed underside to the foot, tall narrow neck and splayed rim with rolled edge.

Provenance

From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Literature

Cf. Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass) II vol., Warszawa, 1972, II, cat.261, pl.XLVI,5, for similar vessel.

CONDITION

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LOT 0659

Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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