Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Unguentarium 1st to 3rd Century AD - 13 cm
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Unguentarium 1st to 3rd Century AD, a Roman Imperial glass vessel from Antigua Roma, Imperio, made of glass, 13 cm high, in good condition, provenance Denmark via a gallery, authenticity original.
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Roman Imperial Glass Unguentarium – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman Imperial glass unguentarium with a tall, slender cylindrical neck, flared rim and rounded bulbous body, a characteristic form used for storing perfumes, scented oils, cosmetics and medicinal preparations. The vessel is made of translucent amber-toned glass and preserves extensive iridescence, mineral deposits and surface weathering developed through long-term burial. The elongated proportions and simple elegant profile are typical of Roman glass vessels produced and circulated throughout the Empire during the 1st to 3rd Century AD.
Material: Glass
Dimensions: 13 cm
Weight: 16.39 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Denmark at an Art Gallery.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Roman Imperial Glass Unguentarium – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman Imperial glass unguentarium with a tall, slender cylindrical neck, flared rim and rounded bulbous body, a characteristic form used for storing perfumes, scented oils, cosmetics and medicinal preparations. The vessel is made of translucent amber-toned glass and preserves extensive iridescence, mineral deposits and surface weathering developed through long-term burial. The elongated proportions and simple elegant profile are typical of Roman glass vessels produced and circulated throughout the Empire during the 1st to 3rd Century AD.
Material: Glass
Dimensions: 13 cm
Weight: 16.39 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Denmark at an Art Gallery.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Unguentarium 1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Denmark
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
13 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Denmark
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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