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LOT 0799

Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

4 3/4 in. (280 grams, 12 cm).

With narrow foot and broad shoulder, biconvex mouth and strap handle; mouth chipped.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0799

Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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