Ancient Roman Glass Very large spherical bottle with a machined decoration. - 197 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,600 - € 3,500
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Antique Roman glass, a very large spherical flacon with milled decoration, measuring 197 × 157 × 157 mm, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, in excellent condition with provenance from Maastricht's V.A collection and acquired in 2024, supplied with an invoice, certificate of authenticity and export licence.
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Description from the seller
Very large bottle of translucent greenish glass with a squat globular body and a horizontal shoulder, the base is flattened and concave at its center. The body and neck show very fine circular incisions barely visible on several levels. The neck, conical in shape, is narrowed at the base and has a mouth with a collar and a flat lip. This edge is formed by folding the parison downward, then upward, then outward and flattened to form a prominent horizontal rim. Magnificent traces of iridescence, partly silver and bluish, at the level of the neck and belly, with earthy deposits on the entire glass.
- Roman Empire, Eastern Mediterranean, probably the Aegean Sea or also the Black Sea.
- Dimension: 197 x 157 x 157 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: - Wissenschaftliche kataloge des Römisch-Germanischen Museums Köln, Band II, Fig. 109, Pg.44, Tafel 13.3
- Condition: Superb condition, intact, one minuscule chip on the lip (photo).
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries located outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Direction of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller warrants that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Very large bottle of translucent greenish glass with a squat globular body and a horizontal shoulder, the base is flattened and concave at its center. The body and neck show very fine circular incisions barely visible on several levels. The neck, conical in shape, is narrowed at the base and has a mouth with a collar and a flat lip. This edge is formed by folding the parison downward, then upward, then outward and flattened to form a prominent horizontal rim. Magnificent traces of iridescence, partly silver and bluish, at the level of the neck and belly, with earthy deposits on the entire glass.
- Roman Empire, Eastern Mediterranean, probably the Aegean Sea or also the Black Sea.
- Dimension: 197 x 157 x 157 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: - Wissenschaftliche kataloge des Römisch-Germanischen Museums Köln, Band II, Fig. 109, Pg.44, Tafel 13.3
- Condition: Superb condition, intact, one minuscule chip on the lip (photo).
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries located outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Direction of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller warrants that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1er - 2ème siècle AD
Name of object
Very large spherical bottle with a machined decoration.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
197 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2020
Width
157 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
157 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.
