Ancient Roman Glass Pear-shaped ointment container - 122 mm
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Unguentarium with a pear-shaped body in pale green translucent glass, from the Roman antique culture, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, with dimensions 122 × 69 × 69 mm and in excellent condition.
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Unguentarium with a pear-shaped body and a flat base in translucent glass, pale greenish color.
Long cylindrical neck, mouth with the lip folded inward and flattened.
The entire glass surface is covered with irregular spiral grooves giving a rough marbled appearance, starting from the base of the glass in two distinct places.
- Mediterranean Basin, Roman Empire
- Dimension: 122 x 69 x 69 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: The Antique Glasses of the Louvre Museum II, No. 360
- Condition: Superb condition, intact!
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
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Unguentarium with a pear-shaped body and a flat base in translucent glass, pale greenish color.
Long cylindrical neck, mouth with the lip folded inward and flattened.
The entire glass surface is covered with irregular spiral grooves giving a rough marbled appearance, starting from the base of the glass in two distinct places.
- Mediterranean Basin, Roman Empire
- Dimension: 122 x 69 x 69 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: The Antique Glasses of the Louvre Museum II, No. 360
- Condition: Superb condition, intact!
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries located outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are 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
Pear-shaped ointment container
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
122 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2022
Width
69 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
69 mm
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