4th-5th century A.D. A double glass unguentariumposed of two conjoined tapering tubular cells, two applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails. Cf. Bergman, M. et al., Ancient Glass in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, 1980, items 194-198, for similar. 53.6 grams, 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.). Acquired by the current owner in 2001. Ex private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11328-189913. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]