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LOT 0880

Roman Marbled Glass Fragments

2ND CENTURY A.D.

3 - 4 1/8 in. (134 grams total, 7.4-10.4 mm).

Including portions of patella cup, and other types. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market, 1977-1979.
Private collection, London.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0880

Roman Marbled Glass Fragments

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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