Jar - Ointment pot / unguentarium - Glass - Ancient Romans

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Roman glass unguentarium from the 1st–3rd century AD, with a bulbous body and rolled rim, made of natural-coloured glass with iridescence and craquelé, 5 cm high, 4 cm wide, 14 g, originating from Palestina/Israel, supplied with a certificate of authenticity.

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Roman glass ointment pot / unguentarium from the 1st to 3rd century AD.

Beautiful archaeological object made of naturally coloured glass, with a globular body and an outward rim. Such pots were used in Roman times for oil, perfume, ointment, or balsam.

The glass has a handsome old iridescence, craquelé, and earthy deposits. This gives the pot a lot of character and a clear antique appearance.

Includes certificate of authenticity, see photo.

Dimensions: approx. 6 × 4 cm
Material: glass
Period: Roman, 1st–3rd century AD
Condition: intact with craquelé
Nice condition in keeping with its age.

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Roman glass ointment pot / unguentarium from the 1st to 3rd century AD.

Beautiful archaeological object made of naturally coloured glass, with a globular body and an outward rim. Such pots were used in Roman times for oil, perfume, ointment, or balsam.

The glass has a handsome old iridescence, craquelé, and earthy deposits. This gives the pot a lot of character and a clear antique appearance.

Includes certificate of authenticity, see photo.

Dimensions: approx. 6 × 4 cm
Material: glass
Period: Roman, 1st–3rd century AD
Condition: intact with craquelé
Nice condition in keeping with its age.

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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Weight
14 g
Specific region of origin
Palestina
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century AD
Title additional information
Ancient Romans
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Country of origin
Israel
Year acquired
2026
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Model
Ointment pot / unguentarium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Israel
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
4 cm
Sold by
Toine
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Objects sold
100%
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