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LOT 0772
Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
6 7/8 in. (58 grams, 17.5 cm).
Comprising a low conical body and slightly convex wall, dimple base; tall cylindrical neck flaring to mouth with inward-folded rim; slightly iridescent surface.
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. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 259.
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LOT 0772
Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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