A Roman pale yellow glass janus head flask
A Roman pale yellow glass janus head flask
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
The flaring mouth with in-folded rim on a cylindrical neck, the body blown in a two part mould with the face of a chubby-cheeked child with curly hair on both sides, 3½in (9cm) high
Estimate:
£800 - 1,200
US$ 1,200 - 1,800
€950 - 1,400

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  • Provenance:
    The Cyrus Collection. Property of Fay Safani, New York.
    Acquired in 1969.

Category: Antiquities


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