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LOT 0713

Roman Glass Weight with Animals and Inscription

1ST-6TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (5.4 grams, 30 mm).

Amber-coloured glass disc with irregular flange, low-relief horse, human and crescent, retrograde Greek text.

Provenance

From the Robin Symes Gallery, stock number 91-321 on label, inventory number 185.

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LOT 0713

Roman Glass Weight with Animals and Inscription

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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