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Lot 4788

Rare Four-handled Balsamarium. Roman, 3rd to 4th century AD. Cf. Sammlung Opplander no. 676. Height: 3-5/8". This robust little bottle is blown from yellow glass and features a funnel mouth, a narrow neck and ovate, almost biconical body atop a wide folded and flared foot. From the mouth to neck is a decorative spiral trailing of aubergine or brown glass. Four applied loop handles appear in dark green. Intact and perfect, with patches of bright, intensely colored iridescence -- mostly green, turquoise, or violet. Choice and rare!
Estimated Value $500 - 850.

 
Realized $1,955



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