Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Vial - 105 mm
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Empire Roman glass flacon blown in pale bluish-green glass with a swollen body on a slightly concave base bearing pontil marks, a long slightly flared neck and an inward-folded lip, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, provenance from the V.A collection, Maastricht, Netherlands, acquired from Galerie/Antiquaire; condition Excellent; dimensions 105 × 34 × 34 mm; authentic/original with accompanying certificate of authenticity and export license where applicable.
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Hand-blown glass flacon, translucent bluish-green very pale color. The swollen belly rests on a slightly concave base preserving the pontil mark. The body is topped by a very long slightly flared neck, finished by a lip with the edge folded inward and then flattened, showing a slight deformation probably due to irregular shaping during forming. The surface shows very faint iridescence as well as small traces of insufficiently melted glass protruding at the surface of the belly. Small solid concretions, mobile inside the vessel, are also preserved.
- Roman Empire
- Dimension: 105 x 34 x 34 mm
- Dating: 1st–3rd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, Netherlands.
- Literature: Yael Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum. The Eliahu Dobkin Collection and Other Gifts, 2003, p. 212, no. 252.
: Oliver Bergman, Ancient Glass in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, 1980, p. 83, no. 105.
- Condition: Excellent overall condition, presenting a fine tension line in slight relief on the neck, noticeable both inside and outside the glass; otherwise intact.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the EU can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Hand-blown glass flacon, translucent bluish-green very pale color. The swollen belly rests on a slightly concave base preserving the pontil mark. The body is topped by a very long slightly flared neck, finished by a lip with the edge folded inward and then flattened, showing a slight deformation probably due to irregular shaping during forming. The surface shows very faint iridescence as well as small traces of insufficiently melted glass protruding at the surface of the belly. Small solid concretions, mobile inside the vessel, are also preserved.
- Roman Empire
- Dimension: 105 x 34 x 34 mm
- Dating: 1st–3rd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, Netherlands.
- Literature: Yael Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum. The Eliahu Dobkin Collection and Other Gifts, 2003, p. 212, no. 252.
: Oliver Bergman, Ancient Glass in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, 1980, p. 83, no. 105.
- Condition: Excellent overall condition, presenting a fine tension line in slight relief on the neck, noticeable both inside and outside the glass; otherwise intact.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the EU can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1er - 3ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
Vial
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
105 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
34 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
34 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.
