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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.

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. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 259.

CONDITION

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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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