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LOT 255454
Roman Glass Jug with Trail
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (53 grams, 96 mm high).
Squat body with domed shoulder, tubular neck and broad flared rim, applied strap handle, applied trail to neck and shoulder, dimple base.
Provenance
Acquire on the UK art market, 1990s.
Private collection, New York, USA.
Literature
See Cool H. and Price J., Colchester Archaeological Reports, Report 8: Roman vessel glass from excavations in Colchester, 1971-85, Colchester, 1995, fig.888, p.125, 915, for type.
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LOT 255454
Roman Glass Jug with Trail
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) +BP*
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