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LOT 0914
Roman Glass Unguentarium
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (68 grams, 12.5 cm).
With globular body, convex base, tall tubular neck, flat original rim and iridescent surface.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 268, for type.
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Opening Bid: £50
Tall thin neck with everted rim and double bulb base with flat bottom. 27.4 grams, 12 cm
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