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LOT 0152
Roman Sidonian Mould-Blown Two-Handled Flask with Silver Iridescence
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (20 grams, 75 mm).
With barrel-shaped body, trumpet-shaped mouth and two applied strap handles to the shoulder; band of scrolled tendrils to the equator, vertically ribbed bands above and below.
ProvenanceFrom an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12236-222279.
Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, items 522-523, for examples of mould-blown glassware.
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LOT 0152
Roman Sidonian Mould-Blown Two-Handled Flask with Silver Iridescence
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)
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