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AN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN YELLOW GLASS UNGUENT BOTTLE, CA. 1ST CEN. AD
AN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN YELLOW GLASS UNGUENT BOTTLE, CA. 1ST CEN. AD
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Description

A small unguent bottle of yellow glass originating from the Eastern Mediterranean. The bottle has a many faceted body with various depictions of amphorae and other vessels surrounding the center. From the body rises a slender neck which flares back out into a funnel shape at the mouth. This style of bottle was often used for perfumes in the ancient world.

Eastern Mediterranean - ca 1st Century AD

H: 3 in., (7.6 cm.)

Condition
Good overall, with sediment across much of surface and iridescence consistent with burial.
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AN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN YELLOW GLASS UNGUENT BOTTLE, CA. 1ST CEN. AD

Estimate $1,000 - $1,200
Starting Price

$700

Starting Price $700
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