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LOT 0987

Roman Twin-Handled Pale Green Glass Jar

4TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/2 in. (90 grams, 89 mm).

With a globular body, a short neck and an everted rim with a raised rib below, applied handles and a dimpled base.

Provenance

Private collection Mrs G. W-V-H., Zurich, Switzerland.
with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.

CONDITION

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LOT 0987

Roman Twin-Handled Pale Green Glass Jar

Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)

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