Lot no. 147
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium. 3rd-5th century A.D. Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Bergman, M. et al., Ancient Glass in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, 1980, items 194-198, for similar. 78 grams total, 13 cm including stand (5 1/8 in.).
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.
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