Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium - 96 mm
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Antique Roman glass unguentarium in translucent yellow‑amber glass, 96 × 25 × 25 mm, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, in superb condition with provenance from the V.A. collection in Maastricht and an authentic certificate of provenance.
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Description from the seller
Magnificent translucent yellow-amber glass unguentarium.
A long conical belly curving downward and a flat base.
A cylindrical neck narrowing at the base and an inwardly folded lip, then flattened.
Partial iridescence traces of silvery color and some earthy deposits.
- Ancient Roman, Eastern Mediterranean
- Dimension: 96 x 25 x 25 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: - The Ancient Glasses of the Louvre Museum II, Fig. 590, Pg. 208
- Dos and Bertie Winkel collection, Ancient Glass Fig. Dos28, Pg. 70-71
- Condition: Superb condition, magnificent color, intact!!
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
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Magnificent translucent yellow-amber glass unguentarium.
A long conical belly curving downward and a flat base.
A cylindrical neck narrowing at the base and an inwardly folded lip, then flattened.
Partial iridescence traces of silvery color and some earthy deposits.
- Ancient Roman, Eastern Mediterranean
- Dimension: 96 x 25 x 25 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: - The Ancient Glasses of the Louvre Museum II, Fig. 590, Pg. 208
- Dos and Bertie Winkel collection, Ancient Glass Fig. Dos28, Pg. 70-71
- Condition: Superb condition, magnificent color, 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 dispatch
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may 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 arranged.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1er - 2ème siècle AD
Name of object
Unguentarium
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
96 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2020
Width
25 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
25 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.
