Roman Blue-Green Glass Unguentarium - Rounded Base
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Roman Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. This attractive and near-opaque blue-green glass vessel has an uneven rounded base, a bulbous body which tapers to a very cylindrical neck, and an in-folded rim. A thick layer of silvery iridescence adheres to the surface of the body cavity, making the vessel appear intensely bright in the correct lighting. Size: 1.625" W x 4.5" H (4.1 cm x 11.4 cm).
Provenance: private UK collection
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#122630
Roman Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. This attractive and near-opaque blue-green glass vessel has an uneven rounded base, a bulbous body which tapers to a very cylindrical neck, and an in-folded rim. A thick layer of silvery iridescence adheres to the surface of the body cavity, making the vessel appear intensely bright in the correct lighting. Size: 1.625" W x 4.5" H (4.1 cm x 11.4 cm).
Provenance: private UK 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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#122630
Condition
Expected surface wear commensurate with age, earthen deposits on body, and thick silvery iridescence on the interior, otherwise intact and excellent.
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- 24.5%
Roman Blue-Green Glass Unguentarium - Rounded Base
Estimate $250 - $350
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