A ROMAN IRIDESCENT GREEN GLASS DOUBLE BALSAMARIUM
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A ROMAN IRIDESCENT GREEN GLASS DOUBLE BALSAMARIUM

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

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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)
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's London, 12 June 1997, lot 204 (item one).
Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd., London, 1988 (item two).
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

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