Ancient Roman - Glass bottle with spiral thread - 100/200 AD
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman glass bottle with a spun spiral filigree in the body, dating to the 1st/2nd century AD, in good condition, 7.8 cm high and 4.1 cm in diameter, with iridescent multicolour patina.
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Roman glass bottle with a spirally wound glass thread.
Flacon with a spherical body topped by a high straight shoulder and a small flared lip.
The body is ornamented with a fine thread of glass applied in a spiral around the whole body.
Beautiful iridescence, very good conservation.
Glass was precious in Roman times, used mainly for perfumes and for ornamentation.
The bottle is covered with an iridescent layer with multicolored reflections, formed as a result of the glass oxidizing.
Mediterranean Basin, Roman Period, 1st / 2nd century.
Height 7.8 cm - diameter 4.1 cm - good condition - small area where the decoration has faded.
Provenance: Germany, D.W.O.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRoman glass bottle with a spirally wound glass thread.
Flacon with a spherical body topped by a high straight shoulder and a small flared lip.
The body is ornamented with a fine thread of glass applied in a spiral around the whole body.
Beautiful iridescence, very good conservation.
Glass was precious in Roman times, used mainly for perfumes and for ornamentation.
The bottle is covered with an iridescent layer with multicolored reflections, formed as a result of the glass oxidizing.
Mediterranean Basin, Roman Period, 1st / 2nd century.
Height 7.8 cm - diameter 4.1 cm - good condition - small area where the decoration has faded.
Provenance: Germany, D.W.O.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1er/ 2ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Glass bottle with spiral thread - 100/200 AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1930
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
