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LOT 4177
Roman Millefiori Glass Weight. After circa 1st century AD.
Yellow decorative patterns in green glass weight. Condition as seen.(6.13gr, 26mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 4177
Roman Millefiori Glass Weight.
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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