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ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS BIRD BOTTLE

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ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS BIRD BOTTLE
ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS BIRD BOTTLE
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Description
Roman blown glass bird shaped bottle or Gutti, ca 1st century CE, having an elongated cylindrical neck terminating to an everted or inward slanting rim, above a body tapering to a pointed tail, the base slightly flattened.

Note: Bottles of this form were used to dispense minute quantities of perfume, wine, or oil after bathing or as part of a sacrifice.

Approximate dimensions: h. 2.5", w. 2.25".
Condition
Appears to be intact with a pencil lead size hole in the back and part of the tail missing, having accretions as well as, gold and silver iridescence.
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ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS BIRD BOTTLE

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Starting Price $400
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