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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentaria (2)

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Description

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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine pair of unguent-holding vessels known as unguentaria (singular unguentarium), each free-blown from semi-translucent green glass. The shorter vessel presents a flat base, a hemispherical body, a lengthy, slender neck, and flared rim. Alternatively, the taller vessel has a drop-form body with a cylindrical neck and a rolled rim. Brilliant layers of rainbow-hued iridescence envelop both compositions. Size (of larger): 2" in diameter x 5.6" H (5.1 cm x 14.2 cm)

Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s

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#165249

Condition

Collection labels on bases of both. Both are intact and excellent with thick weathering film and lustrous iridescence.

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentaria (2)

Name: Ancient Roman Glass Unguentaria (2)
SKU: 117664505
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $450 - $675

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