Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Dropper bottle with vertical ribbing - 125 mm
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Description from the seller
Dropper bottle also known as a foot sprayer, made of colorless translucent glass.
It is covered on the outside with a partial iridescence of white to brownish color. The interior of the body is also partially covered with a layer of iridescence ranging from silver to brownish color.
Blown glass with a stout globular body, decorated with six vertical ribs created by pinching and topped with carved buttons. The base is adorned with eight small pinched glass protrusions arranged in a circular pattern.
A short cylindrical container equipped with an internal dropper device and formed by folding. It features a wide flared opening with a rolled lip inward and decorated underneath with a concentric turquoise glass thread.
Syrian Production
- Dimension: 125 x 85 x 85 mm
Dating: 3rd - 4th century A.D.
Provenance: Private collection of Mr. W.F. of Munich acquired before the year 2000.
- Literature: - The antique glasses of the Louvre Museum, fig. 1128, pp. 342 & 411
- Ancient glasses and Islam, fig. 341, p. 131
- Condition: Intact, small chip on one of the protrusions.
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Cultural Heritage Directorate for countries outside the European Union can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
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The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Dropper bottle also known as a foot sprayer, made of colorless translucent glass.
It is covered on the outside with a partial iridescence of white to brownish color. The interior of the body is also partially covered with a layer of iridescence ranging from silver to brownish color.
Blown glass with a stout globular body, decorated with six vertical ribs created by pinching and topped with carved buttons. The base is adorned with eight small pinched glass protrusions arranged in a circular pattern.
A short cylindrical container equipped with an internal dropper device and formed by folding. It features a wide flared opening with a rolled lip inward and decorated underneath with a concentric turquoise glass thread.
Syrian Production
- Dimension: 125 x 85 x 85 mm
Dating: 3rd - 4th century A.D.
Provenance: Private collection of Mr. W.F. of Munich acquired before the year 2000.
- Literature: - The antique glasses of the Louvre Museum, fig. 1128, pp. 342 & 411
- Ancient glasses and Islam, fig. 341, p. 131
- Condition: Intact, small chip on one of the protrusions.
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Cultural Heritage Directorate for countries outside the European Union can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
3ème - 4ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
Dropper bottle with vertical ribbing
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
125 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
85 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
85 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
