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LOT 0981

Roman Iridescent Glass Flask

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

2 3/4 in. (44 grams, 72 mm).

Bulbous body and a short tubular neck with everted mouth.

Provenance

Acquired Christie's, London, 6 May, 1982, no.35 (illus).
From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection.

Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.

CONDITION
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LOT 0981

Roman Iridescent Glass Flask

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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