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LOT 0821

Roman Glass Spool-Shaped Vessel

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (25.6 grams, 53 mm).

Broadly spool-shaped with a squat body, cylindrical neck and flared rolled rim.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1953,0825.23, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0821

Roman Glass Spool-Shaped Vessel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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