Ca. 100-300 AD. A group of five Roman glass flasks and unguentaria of various shapes and colours, all with fine patina and iridescence. These vessels were not only used for storing fragrant oils, but also for medicines, and other liquids. The production of glass in the Roman Empire was highly advanced and allowed for a wide variety of shapes and sizes of containers. Romans used a variety of techniques such as blowpipe blowing, glass casting, and free-form decoration. The unguentaria were often decorated with complex designs, foliage, and geometric shapes.Size: L:68-110mm / W:18-50mm ; 150gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.