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LOT 0734

Estimate
GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 350 - 460
USD ($) 400 - 540

ROMAN GLASS DOUBLE UNGUENTARIUM WITH HANDLE
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 1/2 in. (88 grams, 16.5 cm).

A green double unguentarium with rolled rim to each tube, large applied D-shaped handle.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

LITERATURE:
Cf. Lightfoot, C.S. Ancient Glass in National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 460.

CONDITION
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