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LOT 0610

Roman Pale Green Glass Unguentarium

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

4 3/4 in. (46 grams, 12 cm high).

Piriform in shape with a cylindrical neck and everted rim; remains of iridescence.

Provenance

Acquired 1969-1999.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1851,0813.449, for similar.

CONDITION

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LOT 0610

Roman Pale Green Glass Unguentarium

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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