Ancient Roman Glass Large spherical bottle - 143 mm
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Description from the seller
Large translucent glass flask in a yellow-green color, with a spherical body and a flattened base, whose center is slightly recessed inward. Horizontal shoulder extended by a cylindrical neck tightly constricted at the base and fitted with a mouth with a cut lip. The body presents a decoration of very fine ground incisions arranged in several registers. Presence of internal and external iridescence with silvery and golden reflections across the entire glass, as well as some earthy deposits.
- Mediterranean basin, Roman Empire
- Dimensions: 143 x 105 x 105 mm
- Dating: 3rd to 4th century AD
- Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France.
- Parallels: - Véronique Arveiller-Dulong and Marie-Dominique Nenna, Les verres antiques du musée du Louvre, volume II, 2005, pp. 407, figs. 1113 and 1114. - Gustavus A. Eisen, Glass: Its Origin, History, Chronology, Technic and Classification to the Sixteenth Century, vol. II, 1927, figs. 181c and 181d, p. 445.
- Condition: Superb condition, intact!
Shipping: Tracked and insured shipment
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Large translucent glass flask in a yellow-green color, with a spherical body and a flattened base, whose center is slightly recessed inward. Horizontal shoulder extended by a cylindrical neck tightly constricted at the base and fitted with a mouth with a cut lip. The body presents a decoration of very fine ground incisions arranged in several registers. Presence of internal and external iridescence with silvery and golden reflections across the entire glass, as well as some earthy deposits.
- Mediterranean basin, Roman Empire
- Dimensions: 143 x 105 x 105 mm
- Dating: 3rd to 4th century AD
- Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France.
- Parallels: - Véronique Arveiller-Dulong and Marie-Dominique Nenna, Les verres antiques du musée du Louvre, volume II, 2005, pp. 407, figs. 1113 and 1114. - Gustavus A. Eisen, Glass: Its Origin, History, Chronology, Technic and Classification to the Sixteenth Century, vol. II, 1927, figs. 181c and 181d, p. 445.
- Condition: Superb condition, intact!
Shipping: Tracked and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union can 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
3ème - 4ème siècle AD
Name of object
Large spherical bottle
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
143 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
105 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
105 mm
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.
