Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium. 1st-4th century A.D. Wide domed body with domed underside to the foot, tall narrow neck and splayed rim with rolled edge. Cf. Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass) II vol., Warszawa, 1972, II, cat.261, pl.XLVI,5, for similar vessel. 27.5 grams, 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.).

From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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