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LOT 0142

Roman Glass Jar with Trail

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 3/4 in. (70 grams, 69 mm).

With bulbous body, flared rim and applied zigzag trail to neck, dimple base.

Provenance

From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Literature

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 74.51.197, for similar.

CONDITION

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LOT 0142

Roman Glass Jar with Trail

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

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