Roman Glass Squat Jar Silvery Irridescence
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A squat jar of spherical form that is enveloped with layers of wondrous iridescence in silvery and rainbow hues. The vessel exhibits an apple-shaped body with a concave base, a gently rounded shoulder that tapers to form a wide neck, and a slightly everted rim with an in-folded lip. Jars like this would have contained various types of medicinal or cooking ingredients, perfumes, or scarce substances used for trading purposes. Size: 2.7" W x 2.5" H (6.9 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Virginia, USA collection, before 2000
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170169
Provenance: ex-private Virginia, USA collection, before 2000
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170169
Condition
Small chip to bottom of rim, with abrasions and flaking to iridescence in some areas. Wonderful silver iridescence and rainbow iridescence as well as coarse root marks throughout.
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Roman Glass Squat Jar Silvery Irridescence
Estimate $700 - $1,000
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