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LOT 0135

Roman Glass Double Unguentarium

3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.

5 1/8 in. (78 grams total, 13 cm including stand).

Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.

Literature

Cf. Bergman, M. et al., Ancient Glass in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, 1980, items 194-198, for similar.

CONDITION

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LOT 0135

Roman Glass Double Unguentarium

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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