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LOT 0157

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.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

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

CONDITION

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LOT 0157

Roman Glass Jar with Trail

Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)

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