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Roman Glass Double Balsamarium with Applique

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Roman Glass Double Balsamarium with Applique
Roman Glass Double Balsamarium with Applique
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Description
Rome, ca. 1st century CE. A stunning blown glass double balsamarium with bronze applique. The two unguents are blown together with a thin strip of glass circling it from top to bottom with applied handles on either side and pontil on base. 5-1/2"H. Incredible purple patina.

A bronze applique is included and consists of a long thin shaft with ball handle and pin hole at top of shaft. 5-1/2"L.

Provenance: Ex-Norry Collection, Rochester, NY, acquired in the 1980s, current owner through descent.


All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
Condition
Intact, save the loss of thin glass striping in several areas.
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Roman Glass Double Balsamarium with Applique

Estimate $700 - $900
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Starting Price $450
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