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LOT 1070

Roman Iridescent Glass Bottle

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

3 1/4 in. (13.5 grams, 84 mm).

Tubular in form with shallow rounded base, sloped shoulder and flared rim to the mouth.

Provenance

Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.

Literature

Cf. British Museum reference number 899,1229.6, for a vessel of similar form.

CONDITION
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LOT 1070

Roman Iridescent Glass Bottle

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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