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LOT 0570
Roman Green Glass Cotton Reel Type Unguentarium
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (43.7 grams, 63 mm).
Broadly spool-shaped with a squat body, tapering cylindrical neck and flared rolled rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1953,0825.23, for similar.
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