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Ancient Roman Aqua Blue Glass Candlestick Unguent

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Ancient Roman Aqua Blue Glass Candlestick Unguent

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Description

Ancient Rome, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A tall "candlestick" aqua blue glass unguent, mold blown in the classic candlestick form with a hemispherical base showing a concave underside, a tall cylindrical neck that was cinched at its lower end just above the body and tapers ever so slightly to the flat, infolded disk rim. Positively stunning with areas of interior silver, rainbow, and even purple iridescence. Simply exquisite! Size: 2.625" W at widest x 6.5" H (6.7 cm x 16.5 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private J. Russo collection, New York.

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Condition

Stable surface crack on the base. Else intact and excellent.

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Ancient Roman Aqua Blue Glass Candlestick Unguent

Name: Ancient Roman Aqua Blue Glass Candlestick Unguent
SKU: 43842135
Price: 375 USD
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