Ancient Roman Glass Dropper bottle - 79 mm
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A translucent greenish-brown glass dropper flacon with an ovoid body, chevron zigzag decoration, funnel mouth, cylindrical narrow neck, and an internal dropper mechanism, produced in Syria for the Roman antique culture and dating to the 3rd–5th century BC, in superb, intact condition (79 x 46 x 46 mm).
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Dropper-type bottle with an ovoid molded body adorned with chevron decorations. The decorations consist of parallel zigzag lines.
Flat and slightly concave base at its center, in translucent glass of greenish-brown color, with earthy deposits present.
Funnel-shaped mouth, rounded lip, cylindrical neck pinched at the base and equipped with an internal dropper mechanism.
Syrian production
- Middle East, ancient Roman, Syria
- Dimension: 79 x 46 x 46 mm
- Dating: 3rd - 5th century
- Provenance: French private collection.
- Literature: G.A. Eisen II, p. 614, fig. 257, plate 153 (pp. 621) / Ancient glass and Islam, pp. 134-135, figs. 346 to 349
- Condition: Superb, intact!
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Dropper-type bottle with an ovoid molded body adorned with chevron decorations. The decorations consist of parallel zigzag lines.
Flat and slightly concave base at its center, in translucent glass of greenish-brown color, with earthy deposits present.
Funnel-shaped mouth, rounded lip, cylindrical neck pinched at the base and equipped with an internal dropper mechanism.
Syrian production
- Middle East, ancient Roman, Syria
- Dimension: 79 x 46 x 46 mm
- Dating: 3rd - 5th century
- Provenance: French private collection.
- Literature: G.A. Eisen II, p. 614, fig. 257, plate 153 (pp. 621) / Ancient glass and Islam, pp. 134-135, figs. 346 to 349
- Condition: Superb, intact!
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union can vary from 2 weeks to 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
3ème - 5ème siècle BC
Name of object
Dropper bottle
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
79 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
46 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
46 mm
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