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LOT 0783
Roman Glass Unguentarium
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 in. (19.9 grams, 10.9 cm).
With piriform body and flat base, tall neck and everted rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 772.
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LOT 0783
Roman Glass Unguentarium
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Bronze Seated Panther Statuette
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