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LOT 0617

Roman Terracotta Perfume Unguentarium

CIRCA 3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.

4 7/8 in. (85.7 grams, 12.4 cm).

Piriform body with a narrow base, trumpet-shaped neck with everted rim. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A20.

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LOT 0617

Roman Terracotta Perfume Unguentarium

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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