Ancient Roman Glass Flacon - 114 mm
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Roman antique colourless glass flacon with a spherical body resting on a flat concave base, a long flaring neck and a beveled lip, dating to the 4th–6th century AD, 114 × 69 × 69 mm, in excellent condition from a Dutch private collection, acquired from Galerie V.A in the Netherlands in 2024, and listed in Louvre’s antique glass literature (Tome II, no. 1046).
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A colorless, translucent glass bottle with a spherical body resting on a flat, but concave, base in the center. A long neck widening toward the top. A beveled mouth with a cut, slightly rounded lip.
The bottle has a very slight yellowish iridescence on the upper part of the neck and partially on the rest of the body.
- Ancient Roman
- Dimensions: 114 x 69 x 69 mm
- Dating: 4th / 6th century AD.
- Provenance: Dutch private collection.
- Condition: Excellent condition, Intact.
- Literature: Antique glasses from the Louvre Museum, Volume II, No. 1046
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Provenance information:
Purchased by the current owner in the Netherlands, Galerie V.A.
Dutch private collection
A colorless, translucent glass bottle with a spherical body resting on a flat, but concave, base in the center. A long neck widening toward the top. A beveled mouth with a cut, slightly rounded lip.
The bottle has a very slight yellowish iridescence on the upper part of the neck and partially on the rest of the body.
- Ancient Roman
- Dimensions: 114 x 69 x 69 mm
- Dating: 4th / 6th century AD.
- Provenance: Dutch private collection.
- Condition: Excellent condition, Intact.
- Literature: Antique glasses from the Louvre Museum, Volume II, No. 1046
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.
Provenance information:
Purchased by the current owner in the Netherlands, Galerie V.A.
Dutch private collection
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
4ème - 6ème siècle AD.
Name of object
Flacon
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
114 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2022
Width
69 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
69 mm
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