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LOT 0701
Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 in. (202 grams, 11 cm high).
Of squat profile with narrow flared foot, broad shoulder, single strap handle and trumpet-shaped mouth.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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