Petite Roman Glass Jar with Purple Iridescence
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Rome, Imperial, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous glass jar exhibiting a circular, concave base, a cylindrical body, a round shoulder, a narrow neck, and a flared rim. Formed from green glass, the elegant vessel displays swirling striations of lustrous purple and rainbow iridescence throughout. This dainty jar was perhaps used to hold sweet and floral scented oils or perfumes for a Roman lady. The translucent nature of glass was highly prized in the ancient world, and this is a fine example! Size: 1.25" in diameter x 2.125" H (3.2 cm x 5.4 cm)
Provenance: private San Diego, California, USA collection, acquired from the 1980s to 2000s; ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA; ex-Sarkisian Gallery, Denver, Colorado, USA
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#163264
Provenance: private San Diego, California, USA collection, acquired from the 1980s to 2000s; ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA; ex-Sarkisian Gallery, Denver, Colorado, USA
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.
#163264
Condition
Scratch to base. Miniscule nick to rim. Otherwise, intact and excellent with beautiful iridescence.
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Petite Roman Glass Jar with Purple Iridescence
Estimate $400 - $600
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