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LOT 0938

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.

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LOT 0938

Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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