Ancient Roman - Roman glass bottle - 1st / 3rd centuries AD.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 550 - € 700
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Ancient Roman glass bottle dating to the 1st–3rd century CE, blown in a mold with a flat base, cylindrical body, short straight neck and broad flat rim, showing iridescent multicoloured patches and measuring 14.3 cm high by 6.4 cm in diameter; in good condition with minor cracks consolidated, acquired in 2023 from a German Galerie/Antiquaire and previously owned by a German collector, authenticity confirmed as original.
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LARGE ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE
Blown-moulded glass bottle dating from the Roman period.
Flat base, cylindrical body, short straight neck topped by a wide flat lip, double.
The bottle shows iridescent patches in places with multicolored reflections.
The bottle was blown in a mold (a technique generally used for more complex pieces), hence the absence of a pontil.
Dating: 1st - 3rd centuries CE,
Dimensions: height 14.3 cm - diameter 6.4 cm
Very good overall condition - minor cracks consolidated
Provenance: Dutch private collection, assembled between 1970 and 1974 by a collector working for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and stationed in North Africa.
Glass was precious in Roman times, used mainly for perfumes and for adornment.
The vase is covered with an iridescent layer formed by the oxidation of the glass over the centuries, attesting to its antiquity..
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
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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 TranslateLARGE ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE
Blown-moulded glass bottle dating from the Roman period.
Flat base, cylindrical body, short straight neck topped by a wide flat lip, double.
The bottle shows iridescent patches in places with multicolored reflections.
The bottle was blown in a mold (a technique generally used for more complex pieces), hence the absence of a pontil.
Dating: 1st - 3rd centuries CE,
Dimensions: height 14.3 cm - diameter 6.4 cm
Very good overall condition - minor cracks consolidated
Provenance: Dutch private collection, assembled between 1970 and 1974 by a collector working for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and stationed in North Africa.
Glass was precious in Roman times, used mainly for perfumes and for adornment.
The vase is covered with an iridescent layer formed by the oxidation of the glass over the centuries, attesting to its antiquity..
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants 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 Object Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning 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 / 3ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Roman glass bottle - 1st / 3rd centuries AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
