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LOT 1203

Western Asiatic Mould-Blown Glass Perfume Bottle

9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (13.2 grams, 33 mm).

In iridescent glass with squat body and hexagonal-section mouth; facetted body with impressed ring detailing.

Provenance

Ex collection of the late Mr S. M., London, UK, 1970-1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1203

Western Asiatic Mould-Blown Glass Perfume Bottle

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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