Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium - 96 mm
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Antique Roman glass unguentarium, translucent yellow-amber, 96 × 25 × 25 mm, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, in excellent condition and from the V.A. collection, Maastricht.
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Magnificent unguentarium in translucent glass, slightly amber in color.
An elongated conical belly that rounds off towards the bottom and has a flattened base.
A cylindrical neck narrowed at the base and a mouthpiece with a lip folded inwards, then flattened.
Traces of partial silvery iridescence and some earthy deposits.
- Ancient Roman, Eastern Mediterranean
- Dimensions: 96 x 25 x 25 mm
Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
Provenance: comes from the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s.
- Literature: - The antique glasses of the Louvre Museum II, Fig. 590, Pg. 208
- Dos and Bertie Winkel collection, Ancient Glass Fig. Back28, Pg. 70-71
- Condition: Superb condition, magnificent color, intact!!
The piece includes:
A sales invoice
An authenticity certificate.
An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
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Magnificent unguentarium in translucent glass, slightly amber in color.
An elongated conical belly that rounds off towards the bottom and has a flattened base.
A cylindrical neck narrowed at the base and a mouthpiece with a lip folded inwards, then flattened.
Traces of partial silvery iridescence and some earthy deposits.
- Ancient Roman, Eastern Mediterranean
- Dimensions: 96 x 25 x 25 mm
Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
Provenance: comes from the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s.
- Literature: - The antique glasses of the Louvre Museum II, Fig. 590, Pg. 208
- Dos and Bertie Winkel collection, Ancient Glass Fig. Back28, Pg. 70-71
- Condition: Superb condition, magnificent color, intact!!
The piece includes:
A sales invoice
An authenticity certificate.
An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
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 he is 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
Unguentarium
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
96 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2020
Width
25 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
25 mm
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