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LOT 0680
Roman Opaque White Glass Vessel
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (32.5 grams, 65 mm wide).
An opaque white glass cup or other vessel with trumpet-style neck and rim, slightly convex body and everted foot.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 17.194.92, for similar.
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LOT 0680
Roman Opaque White Glass Vessel
Estimate £450 - 650€520 - 750 (for guidance only)$610 - 880 (for guidance only)
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