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LOT 0938

Estimate
GBP (£) 500 - 700
EUR (€) 580 - 810
USD ($) 670 - 940

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.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
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