Ancient Roman Glass Perfume bottle - 122 mm
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Unguentarium in colorless translucent glass with a bulbous body, flat base, and long cylindrical neck, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD; in excellent condition, dimensions 122 x 68 x 68 mm; provenance from the D.A. Brussels collection and acquired in 2022 from Belgium.
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Translucent colorless glass unguentarium featuring a bulbous body with a flattened base. It has a long cylindrical neck tightened at the base, as well as a flattened lip folded inward.
The bottle shows light traces of iridescence ranging from silver to gold, with an iridescence of blue-silver at the neck and on the outer part of the lip. Earthy deposits present on the inner part of the glass.
- Roman Empire
- Dimension: 122 x 68 x 68 mm
- Dating: 1st / 3rd century AD
- Provenance: From the D.A. Brussels collection
- Condition: Excellent, intact
- Literature: Les verres antiques du Musée du Louvre II, Pg. 234, Fig. 688
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Translucent colorless glass unguentarium featuring a bulbous body with a flattened base. It has a long cylindrical neck tightened at the base, as well as a flattened lip folded inward.
The bottle shows light traces of iridescence ranging from silver to gold, with an iridescence of blue-silver at the neck and on the outer part of the lip. Earthy deposits present on the inner part of the glass.
- Roman Empire
- Dimension: 122 x 68 x 68 mm
- Dating: 1st / 3rd century AD
- Provenance: From the D.A. Brussels collection
- Condition: Excellent, intact
- Literature: Les verres antiques du Musée du Louvre II, Pg. 234, Fig. 688
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries 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 / 3ème siècle A.D
Name of object
Perfume bottle
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
122 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2021
Width
68 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
68 mm
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