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Roman Glass Double Unguent, Beautiful Rigaree
Roman Glass Double Unguent, Beautiful Rigaree
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Description
Roman Empire, the Levant of eastern Mediterranean region, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A jaw dropping double unguent of finely hand blown aqua blue glass with areas of silvery and rainbow irridescence. Artistically applied rigaree wrapping around the conjoined unguents and zigzagging along the sides of both unguents making for stunning decorative motif. The elegant single handle is also further adorned with a delicate trail-like detail created by tooling. Wealthy women in ancient Roman times would employ these pieces to contain their precious oils, perfumes, or cosmetics. Custom lucite stand. Size: vessel itself 6-1/8" (15.6 cm) x 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) at widest.

Provenance: Ex-private east coast collection; ex-private Stephen Shalom collection, NY, acquired 1970's.

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#108606
Condition
Some loss to rigaree and threads as shown. Handle reattached. Else a beautiful form with wonderful patina.
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Roman Glass Double Unguent, Beautiful Rigaree

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Starting Price $700
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