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LOT 0687
Roman Glass Phallic Pendant
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (3.52 grams, 31 mm).
In dark red glass with anatomical detailing, large suspension loop to the rear.
Provenancewith Sasu Boscher Encheres, 8 August 2022, no.228.
with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Opening Bid: £400
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Roman Dark Amber Vessel with Trailing
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £450
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Opening Bid: £450
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