Roman Blue-Green Glass Tear Drop Vial
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Late Rome, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A breathtaking hand blown glass tear drop vial of striking aqua blue hues with reas of silvery and rainbow iridescence. Mourners would fill these small glass vessels with tears and place them with burial tombs as offerings symbolizing their grief and respect. Size: 3-5/8"L.
Provenance: Ex-private New York City collection.
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#108543
Provenance: Ex-private New York City collection.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#108543
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Intact with solid contents within.
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Roman Blue-Green Glass Tear Drop Vial
Estimate $200 - $400
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