Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Unguentarium
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Description from the seller
Roman amber-colored glass ointment container
Dating: 1st to 2nd century AD
Early Roman Imperial Period
Description
Size: 10 cm
Very rare!
Rare glass of excellent quality, beautiful patina, iridescent glass
Condition: intact, see photos.
Provenance: Auction House Catawiki, Lot Reference Number 22382459, 25-11-2018, Ex Hermes100
Roman amber-colored glass ointment container
Dating: 1st to 2nd century AD
Early Roman Imperial Period
Description
Size: 10 cm
Very rare!
Rare glass of excellent quality, beautiful patina, iridescent glass
Condition: intact, see photos.
Provenance: Auction House Catawiki, Lot Reference Number 22382459, 25-11-2018, Ex Hermes100
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
1. bis 2. Jhd. n. Chr.
Name of object
Unguentarium
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2018
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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