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Roman Iridescent Glass Vessel with Spiral Trail Roman Iridescent Glass Vessel with Spiral Trail Roman Iridescent Glass Vessel with Spiral Trail
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LOT 0807

Roman Iridescent Glass Vessel with Spiral Trail

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3 in. (14.6 grams, 76 mm).

Bulbous body with long funicular neck and everted rim, applied strap handles to the top, applied spiral decoration to the body.

Provenance

Ex London gallery, UK, 1986.
Ex private UK collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0807

Roman Iridescent Glass Vessel with Spiral Trail

Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)

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