Petite Roman Glass Unguentarium
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An attractive unguentarium of a petite size, formed from semi-translucent glass of a nearly-colorless hue. The vessel is defined by a hemispherical base, a tapering cylindrical body, a flared rim, and a pair of applied strap handles along the shoulders. Brilliant layers of rainbow-hued iridescence have formed across the surfaces and imbue the colorless vessel with an attractive burst of color. Size: 1.3" W x 3.7" H (3.3 cm x 9.4 cm); 4.1" H (10.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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#139041
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An attractive unguentarium of a petite size, formed from semi-translucent glass of a nearly-colorless hue. The vessel is defined by a hemispherical base, a tapering cylindrical body, a flared rim, and a pair of applied strap handles along the shoulders. Brilliant layers of rainbow-hued iridescence have formed across the surfaces and imbue the colorless vessel with an attractive burst of color. Size: 1.3" W x 3.7" H (3.3 cm x 9.4 cm); 4.1" H (10.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#139041
Condition
Repaired from multiple pieces, with very small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Nicks and abrasions to body, handles, and rim, with encrustations across interior and exterior, and micro-bubbling within glass matrix. Nice earthen deposits as well as great rainbow iridescence throughout.
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Petite Roman Glass Unguentarium
Estimate $400 - $600
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