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CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN GREEN GLASS MULTI-HANDLED JAR
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
The globular body wound spirally with a single thin applied thread, with flaring everted mouth and folded rim, four handles applied at shoulder and rim, gently pushed-in base with trace of pontil ring, with pearly silver iridescence overall
3 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
The globular body wound spirally with a single thin applied thread, with flaring everted mouth and folded rim, four handles applied at shoulder and rim, gently pushed-in base with trace of pontil ring, with pearly silver iridescence overall
3 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired prior to 1992.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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