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LOT 1329
Roman Terracotta Vessel and Oil Lamp Group
CIRCA 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 - 3 3/4 in. (181 grams total, 50-96 mm).
Comprising: an unguentarium with a piriform body and a long tubular neck with a flared rim; a small bulbous vessel with everted rim; a squat, round oil lamp. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the 1990s.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
The flask accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
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LOT 1329
Roman Terracotta Vessel and Oil Lamp Group
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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