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LOT 0696
Roman Glass Cup
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (45.7 grams, 95 mm).
With dimpled base, carinated flange to foot and tubular body, flared rim.
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. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 17.193.346, for similar.
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Opening Bid: £810
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Opening Bid: £200
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