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LOT 0887

Roman Glass Flask

CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/2 in. (23 grams, 89 mm).

Bulbous body, cylindrical tall neck and everted rim. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0887

Roman Glass Flask

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

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