Ancient Roman Glass Large glass bottle

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 550 - € 700
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€200
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Original Roman glass vessel named “Große Glasflasche”, dating to circa the 2nd century AD, made of glass in a pear‑shaped form with a slender neck, about 20 cm high and 10 cm in diameter, with authentic patina and iridescence, in excellent condition.

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Large Roman glass vessel / - approx. 1st–3rd century AD - with beautiful iridescence and patina
Description:
For sale is an original Roman glass vessel from the time of the Roman Empire, dated to about the 1st–3rd century AD.
The vessel has the classic pear-shaped silhouette with a slender neck and a slightly flared rim. Especially attractive is the authentic surface patina with natural weathering, fine iridescence, and the typical mineral deposits that have formed over many centuries. These features emphasize the authenticity and the archaeological character of the piece.
The glass shows the manufacturing traces characteristic of ancient Roman glass art. Such vessels were often used to store oils, perfumes, or ointments.
Condition:
Good antique condition in keeping with an age of nearly 2,000 years.
Age- and storage-related signs of wear, weathering, and patina present. Please note the photos as part of the description.
Measurements:
* Height: approx. 20 cm
* Diameter: approx. 10 cm
No shipping outside the European Union.

Large Roman glass vessel / - approx. 1st–3rd century AD - with beautiful iridescence and patina
Description:
For sale is an original Roman glass vessel from the time of the Roman Empire, dated to about the 1st–3rd century AD.
The vessel has the classic pear-shaped silhouette with a slender neck and a slightly flared rim. Especially attractive is the authentic surface patina with natural weathering, fine iridescence, and the typical mineral deposits that have formed over many centuries. These features emphasize the authenticity and the archaeological character of the piece.
The glass shows the manufacturing traces characteristic of ancient Roman glass art. Such vessels were often used to store oils, perfumes, or ointments.
Condition:
Good antique condition in keeping with an age of nearly 2,000 years.
Age- and storage-related signs of wear, weathering, and patina present. Please note the photos as part of the description.
Measurements:
* Height: approx. 20 cm
* Diameter: approx. 10 cm
No shipping outside the European Union.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Ca 2. Jh
Name of object
Large glass bottle
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2009
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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