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Roman Glass Unguentarium (Perfume Jar)

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Roman Glass Unguentarium Perfume Bottle: Embrace the elegance of ancient Rome with this antique translucent-glass unguentary. Its elongated pyriform body gracefully narrows at the base of the cylindrical neck, culminating in an inwardly fold

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Roman Glass Unguentarium Perfume Bottle: Presenting a distinguished Roman unguentary meticulously crafted from exquisite colorless blown glass, presumed to have served as a luxurious perfume bottle. This remarkable vessel features a flattene

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Roman Glass Unguentarium Perfume Bottle: Behold a captivating Roman glass unguentary, believed to have served as an exquisite perfume bottle in ancient times. This exceptional artifact features a flattened rim that gracefully adorns its slen

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Roman Glass Unguentarium Perfume Bottle: Transport yourself to the ancient Roman era with this exquisite antique translucent-glass unguentary. Delicately crafted, it features an elongated pyriform body that gracefully narrows at the base of

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Description

Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A beautiful perfume-holding vessel known as an unguentarium, with a waisted bulbous base, and slender tall neck. The blown glass is made from a pale aqua hue, which has attained areas of silvery iridescence over the years. Size: 1.2" W x 4.75" H (3 cm x 12.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, USA collection

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Condition

Light mineral encrustations and iridescence. Stable striations on surface, but intact. Light adhesive / tacky residue on the base from a previous display or stand mounting.