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3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN IRIDESCENT GREEN GLASS DOUBLE BALSAMARIUM
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
The double cosmetic tubes with spiral trail around the body, twin loop handles applied at rim and upper body; and a green glass flask, the pear-shaped body with slight constriction at base of cylindrical neck, 4th Century A.D., both with silver iridescence
4¼ in. (11 cm.) and 5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high respectively (2)
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
The double cosmetic tubes with spiral trail around the body, twin loop handles applied at rim and upper body; and a green glass flask, the pear-shaped body with slight constriction at base of cylindrical neck, 4th Century A.D., both with silver iridescence
4¼ in. (11 cm.) and 5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high respectively (2)
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's London, 12 June 1997, lot 204 (item one).
Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd., London, 1988 (item two).
Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd., London, 1988 (item two).
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.