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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.

Provenance

From 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.

Literature

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.

CONDITION

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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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