Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium - 96 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 450 - € 550
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Description from the seller
Magnificent translucent yellow glass unguentarium.
An elongated conical belly that rounds toward the bottom and a flat base.
A cylindrical neck tightened at the base and a mouth with a lip folded inward, then flattened.
Traces of partial iridescence of a silvery color and some earthy deposits.
- Ancient Roman, Eastern Mediterranean
- Dimension: 96 x 25 x 25 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: - The Ancient Glasses of the Louvre Museum II, Fig. 590, Pg. 208
- Dos and Bertie Winkel collection, Ancient Glass, Fig. Dos28, 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 shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may 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.
Magnificent translucent yellow glass unguentarium.
An elongated conical belly that rounds toward the bottom and a flat base.
A cylindrical neck tightened at the base and a mouth with a lip folded inward, then flattened.
Traces of partial iridescence of a silvery color and some earthy deposits.
- Ancient Roman, Eastern Mediterranean
- Dimension: 96 x 25 x 25 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: - The Ancient Glasses of the Louvre Museum II, Fig. 590, Pg. 208
- Dos and Bertie Winkel collection, Ancient Glass, Fig. Dos28, 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 shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may 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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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.
