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LOT 1902

Romano-Egyptian Style Geometric Glass Inlay

20TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (15.4 grams, 40 mm).

Square in plan with panel of white and grey striped glass placed across the angles. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection of a London, UK, gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020.
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 1902

Romano-Egyptian Style Geometric Glass Inlay

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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