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LOT 0624
Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 in. (360 grams, 15.3 cm).
With globular body, thick basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle to the rear.
Provenance
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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