Ancient Roman Glass Perfume/Ointment Bottle - 17 cm
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Ancient Roman glass perfume/ointment bottle dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in excellent condition, 17 cm high and 7.5 × 7.5 cm at the base, acquired from a UK gallery/antique dealer in 2025 with provenance from a private London collection.
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- The glass-making technique that the Romans had perfected was so refined that it is still used today in the traditional Murano glassworks in Venice, Italy. This technique made it possible to create vases with extremely thin and refined glass walls, transforming glass from a functional product to a luxury product.
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Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private London collection, UK. Acquired between 1980 and 2000. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
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IMPORTANT!
Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
- The glass-making technique that the Romans had perfected was so refined that it is still used today in the traditional Murano glassworks in Venice, Italy. This technique made it possible to create vases with extremely thin and refined glass walls, transforming glass from a functional product to a luxury product.
Registered shipping.
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private London collection, UK. Acquired between 1980 and 2000. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Perfume/Ointment Bottle
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
17 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
7.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
7.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
