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Roman Two-Handled Cylindrical Glass Flask with Trailing Roman Two-Handled Cylindrical Glass Flask with Trailing Roman Two-Handled Cylindrical Glass Flask with Trailing
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LOT 0713

Roman Two-Handled Cylindrical Glass Flask with Trailing

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/2 in. (21.6 grams, 66 mm).

Miniature cosmetic flask with trumpet-shaped mouth, applied trails to body and rim and applied handles.

Provenance

Ex London, UK, gentleman 1980-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0713

Roman Two-Handled Cylindrical Glass Flask with Trailing

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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