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Lot 13

A small Roman amber glass unguentarium, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD 5.4 cm. high Provenance:...

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Lot 13

A small Roman amber glass unguentarium,
circa 2nd - 3rd century AD
5.4 cm. high
Provenance:...

Starting Bid: £40

Estimate: £100 - £200

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Lot 13

Description

A small Roman amber glass unguentarium,
circa 2nd - 3rd century AD

5.4 cm. high

Provenance: Alfred Theodore Arber-Cooke (c.1905-1993); thence by family descent.

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