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Roman Pale-Blue Glass Handled Unguentarium with Trail Roman Pale-Blue Glass Handled Unguentarium with Trail Roman Pale-Blue Glass Handled Unguentarium with Trail
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LOT 0861

Roman Pale-Blue Glass Handled Unguentarium with Trail

3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.

6 in. (67 grams, 15.5 cm).

Comprising a piriform body and flared mouth with applied trails; strap handle above extending to two lateral loops; applied zigzag to lower body and applied foot.

Provenance

Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s.
with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
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 0861

Roman Pale-Blue Glass Handled Unguentarium with Trail

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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