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The Portland Vase : the extraordinary odyssey of a mysterious Roman treasure

This history traces the 2,000-year journey of the Portland Vase, a famous Roman glass antiquity. It examines the vessel's mysterious craftsmanship, its ownership by various historical figures, and its restoration after being shattered in the British Museum.

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