Ancient Roman Glass Pear-shaped ointment vessel - 122 mm
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Roman antique greenish translucent glass unguentarium with a piriform body, 122 mm high and 69 mm wide, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
Pear-shaped body unguentarium with a flat bottom in slightly translucent glass of very light greenish color.
Long cylindrical neck, with a lip opening folded inward and flattened.
The entire glass is covered with irregular spiral-shaped streaks with a rough appearance that mimic the marbled effect, originating from the base of the glass in two distinct places.
Mediterranean basin, Roman Empire
- Dimension: 122 x 69 x 69 mm
Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s.
Literature: The antique glasses of the Louvre Museum II, No. 360
Condition: Excellent condition, untouched!
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Pear-shaped body unguentarium with a flat bottom in slightly translucent glass of very light greenish color.
Long cylindrical neck, with a lip opening folded inward and flattened.
The entire glass is covered with irregular spiral-shaped streaks with a rough appearance that mimic the marbled effect, originating from the base of the glass in two distinct places.
Mediterranean basin, Roman Empire
- Dimension: 122 x 69 x 69 mm
Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s.
Literature: The antique glasses of the Louvre Museum II, No. 360
Condition: Excellent condition, untouched!
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
Century/ Timeframe
1er - 2ème siècle AD
Name of object
Pear-shaped ointment vessel
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
122 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2022
Width
69 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
69 mm
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