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Roman Marbled Glass Unguentarium - Amber and White

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Roman Marbled Glass Unguentarium - Amber and White

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Description

**Originally Listed At $600**

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. This mosaic amber and white glass unguentarium is elegantly formed with a narrow base, four flattened faces, and rounded shoulders that taper to a slightly flared neck and narrow mouth. The feathered patterns were formed with opaque and semi-translucent canes of glass marvered together while molten. Areas of purple iridescence across the exterior add to its beauty. Size: .75" W x 3.75" H (1.9 cm x 9.5 cm); 4.375" H (11.1 cm) on included custom stand.

This type of ancient glass - known as "marbled", "color-band", or "mosaic" glass - is created through a process of casting and blowing which allows the artist to weave strands of different-colored glass throughout the composition. Vessels like this example would have been used by the ancients to contain scented oils or other precious liquids.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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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.

#157464

Condition

Old inventory label on neck. Minor nicks to rim, surface wear, and weathering film commensurate with age and use. Intact with purple iridescence.

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Roman Marbled Glass Unguentarium - Amber and White

Name: Roman Marbled Glass Unguentarium - Amber and White
SKU: 129247530
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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