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LOT 0908
Roman Glass Unguentarium
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 in. (47 grams, 10.7 cm).
With tapering body, flat shoulder, short neck and rolled rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass) II vol., Warszawa, 1972, II, cat.84, pl.XVIII,1, for similar vessel.
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