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Romano-British Glass Vessel and Terracotta Oil Lamp Group Romano-British Glass Vessel and Terracotta Oil Lamp Group Romano-British Glass Vessel and Terracotta Oil Lamp Group
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LOT 0881

Romano-British Glass Vessel and Terracotta Oil Lamp Group

1ST-2ND CENTURY AD.

1 5/8 - 3 in. (71 grams total, 41-75 mm).

Comprising: a small unguentarium with iridescent surface; a small flask with rolled rim; terracotta oil lamp with lug handle. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

From an old collection formed before WWII, and believed to have been found at Worcester, UK.
Acquired from Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, in 2007.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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 0881

Romano-British Glass Vessel and Terracotta Oil Lamp Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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