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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.
ProvenanceFrom 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.
Cf. Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass) II vol., Warszawa, 1972, II, cat.261, pl.XLVI,5, for similar vessel.
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Opening Bid: £333
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Opening Bid: £150
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Shallow in profile with basal ring, iridescent surface, applied collar below the rim. 31.9 grams, 79 mm
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