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Grand Roman unguentarium in iridescent glass

1st-3rd century AD.

Height 17.3 cm

Elegant Roman glass vial, of the long-neck unguentarium type.

Beautiful multicolored iridescence resulting from the natural alteration of the surface in contact with the ground for nearly two millennia

These flasks were used to contain perfumed oils, unguents, or cosmetics.

Authentic piece, with a classic profile and very attractive iridescence.

Significant iridescence and normal surface soiling. No apparent restoration.

Grand Unguentarium romain en verre irisé 

Ier-IIIe siècle après JC.

Hauteur 17,3 cm

Élégant flacon en verre romain, de type unguentarium à long col.

Belle irisation multicolore résultant de l’altération naturelle de la surface au contact du sol pendant près de deux millénaires

Ces flacons servaient à contenir des huiles parfumées, des onguents ou des cosmétiques. 

Pièce authentique, au profil classique et à l’irisation très attractive.

Irisation importante et encrassements de surface normaux. Aucune restauration apparente. 

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Ancient Roman Unguentarium - 17.3 cm

Ier/IIIeme siècle après JC

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