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LOT 0893

Roman Pale Blue Glass Vessel

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

5 1/2 in. (205 grams, 14 cm).

Wide bell-shaped body with flat base, tall tapering neck, splayed rim with folded lip; pale blue glass; traces of an old collector's label.

Provenance

Ex London, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.

Literature

Cf. Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass) vol. II, Warsaw, 1972, II, cat.220, pl.XLIV,3, for similar vessel.

CONDITION

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LOT 0893

Roman Pale Blue Glass Vessel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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