Ancient glass bottle with a round body and narrow neck, set against a black background.

Material: Glass

Size: 19 x 15 cm

Weight: 79 grams

Period: c. 200 AD

Condition: Intact

Provenance: Dos & Bertie Winkel collection, Dr. W from Köln Germany 1926 - 2007

Price: € 3.700,—

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