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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium

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Lot 0f 3 Ancient Roman glass unguentarium, Bottles c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.: Lot 0f 3 Ancient Roman glass unguentarium, Bottles c. 1st-2nd Century A.D. Size 4 1/4 - 4 3/4 inches high. Fine collection of 3 Ancient Roman glass bottles with pinched neck, a tubular spout, and a ro

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentaria (2): **First Time At Auction** 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

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A GROUP OF THREE ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIUM,: A GROUP OF THREE ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIUM, 2ND/4TH CENTURY AD, comprising a pale green flask example with wide funnel mouth with a rolled under edge, over a pinched, flaring neck, above wide s

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium Bottle: Ancient Roman glass unguentarium or "tears vessel," circa 1st to 3rd century C. E. 3.75" H x 2.125" diameter.

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium Flask: Date: Circa 1st– 3rdc. AD Material: glass Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection, acquired from the L.C.F. (London) Dimensions: 127mm; 28.8grams Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium Flask.

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium c.2nd century AD.: Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium c.2nd century AD. Size 5 inches high. Slender pale green vessel with swellingbase and rounded root. Blue, green and pearly iridescence. Provenance: The Estate Of Rober

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium, of long tapered form, H.- 6 in., Dia.- 1 1/4 in.: Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium, of long tapered form, H.- 6 in., Dia.- 1 1/4 in.

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium: Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium: A long neck glass bottle with flat bottom and wide rimmed mouth. Lovely iridescence throughout. 6" H

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium - Iridescent Ice Blue: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. In a word, BREATHTAKING, a hand-blown glass unguentarium of glacial blue hues, translucent in areas and presenting gorgeous silvery iridescence with n

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium: 2nd Century, Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium. Approx. 6 1/2" tall.

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Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium: Roman blown glass made of glass. Small piriform body with a cylindrical neck terminating in an everted rim. Colorless glass with a fully layer of natural and lovely yellow-colored iridescence on the p

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Crafted from delicate glass, these unguentaria (plural) showcase the artistic skills of ancient Roman glassmakers. With varying shapes, colors, and intricate patterns, these vessels provide a window into the aesthetic preferences of the time. Collectors and enthusiasts prize these unguentaria not only for their artistic value but also for the insights they offer into the customs and luxuries enjoyed by the people of ancient Rome.