Ancient Roman - Roman glass flacon - 3rd/4th century CE.
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Roman glass perfume flask from the 3rd–4th century CE, in good condition, with blown faceted decoration, green‑yellow glass, height 7.8 cm and diameter 5.6 cm, provenance Germany.
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Roman aryballos in blown glass with a faceted decoration.
Flacon Aryballe romain en verre soufflé à décor facetté.
Syro-Palestinian flask with a spherical body decorated with facets arranged in a honeycomb pattern, surmounted by a cylindrical neck pinched at the base and ending with a broad flared lip.
Un étranglement à la base du col forme un dispositif de compte-gouttes par repliement à l'intérieur du col.
A constriction at the base of the neck forms a dropper mechanism by folding inward inside the neck.
Green-yellow glass.
Beautiful iridescence, very good condition.
The glass was precious in Roman times, used mainly for perfumes and for ornamentation.
The flask is covered with a strongly iridescent layer with multicolored reflections, formed as a result of the glass oxidation. In places, it has taken the form of an iridescent crust.
Roman period, 3rd/4th century CE
Dimensions: height 7.8 cm x diameter 5.6 cm
Perfect condition, no restoration
Provenance: Germany, R.T.B. gallery..
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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 TranslateRoman aryballos in blown glass with a faceted decoration.
Flacon Aryballe romain en verre soufflé à décor facetté.
Syro-Palestinian flask with a spherical body decorated with facets arranged in a honeycomb pattern, surmounted by a cylindrical neck pinched at the base and ending with a broad flared lip.
Un étranglement à la base du col forme un dispositif de compte-gouttes par repliement à l'intérieur du col.
A constriction at the base of the neck forms a dropper mechanism by folding inward inside the neck.
Green-yellow glass.
Beautiful iridescence, very good condition.
The glass was precious in Roman times, used mainly for perfumes and for ornamentation.
The flask is covered with a strongly iridescent layer with multicolored reflections, formed as a result of the glass oxidation. In places, it has taken the form of an iridescent crust.
Roman period, 3rd/4th century CE
Dimensions: height 7.8 cm x diameter 5.6 cm
Perfect condition, no restoration
Provenance: Germany, R.T.B. gallery..
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for Cultural Property)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance covering the purchase price and are 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
3ème / 4ème S.
Name of object
- Roman glass flacon - 3rd/4th century CE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
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.
