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LOT 1280

Western Asiatic Glass Bottle with Blue Trail

9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.

3 5/8 in. (27.2 grams, 93 mm).

Aqua glass with applied dark blue glass trail to foot and neck, everted rim.

Provenance

with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1280

Western Asiatic Glass Bottle with Blue Trail

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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