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LOT 0131
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/4 in. (82 grams, 16 cm).
Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; lateral loop handles at the rim and strap handle above.
ProvenanceFormerly in North American collection, 1990s.
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 460.
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