Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Bottle with Iridescent Surface – c. 2nd–4th Century AD - 16 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,000 - € 1,300
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Glass Bottle with Iridescent Surface – c. 2nd–4th Century AD, a free-blown Ancient Roman Empire glass vessel with a rounded body, long cylindrical neck and broad outward-flaring rim, made of pale greenish to near colourless glass with a pronounced silvery iridescent surface, approx. 16 cm high and 12 cm wide, in good condition with age-related wear and a pontil scar on the base, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Roman Glass Bottle with Iridescent Surface – c. 2nd–4th Century AD
Ancient Roman glass bottle with a rounded, almost spherical body, a long cylindrical neck, and a broad outward-flaring rim.
The vessel is made of pale greenish to almost colourless glass and displays a pronounced silvery, pearlescent iridescence.
The surface shows extensive age-related weathering, mineral deposits, and opalescent areas, giving the piece a particularly attractive ancient appearance.
The shape, with its rounded body, elongated neck, and everted rim, is characteristic of Roman glass vessels from the Imperial period. A pontil scar / manufacturing mark is visible on the base.
The vessel was free-blown. Small air bubbles and irregularities within the glass are consistent with ancient glass production techniques.
Dating: c. 2nd–4th century AD
Culture: Roman Empire
Material: Glass
Technique: Free-blown
Height: approx. 16 cm
Weight: approx. 470 g
Condition
Good ancient condition with clear age-related surface alteration, iridescence, mineral deposits, and traces of wear.
The rim appears preserved. The photographs form an integral part of the condition description and should be carefully examined for all details.
Provenance
From a European private collection.
A decorative and collectible example of Roman glasswork with a particularly attractive iridescent surface.
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Roman Glass Bottle with Iridescent Surface – c. 2nd–4th Century AD
Ancient Roman glass bottle with a rounded, almost spherical body, a long cylindrical neck, and a broad outward-flaring rim.
The vessel is made of pale greenish to almost colourless glass and displays a pronounced silvery, pearlescent iridescence.
The surface shows extensive age-related weathering, mineral deposits, and opalescent areas, giving the piece a particularly attractive ancient appearance.
The shape, with its rounded body, elongated neck, and everted rim, is characteristic of Roman glass vessels from the Imperial period. A pontil scar / manufacturing mark is visible on the base.
The vessel was free-blown. Small air bubbles and irregularities within the glass are consistent with ancient glass production techniques.
Dating: c. 2nd–4th century AD
Culture: Roman Empire
Material: Glass
Technique: Free-blown
Height: approx. 16 cm
Weight: approx. 470 g
Condition
Good ancient condition with clear age-related surface alteration, iridescence, mineral deposits, and traces of wear.
The rim appears preserved. The photographs form an integral part of the condition description and should be carefully examined for all details.
Provenance
From a European private collection.
A decorative and collectible example of Roman glasswork with a particularly attractive iridescent surface.
Important Notes
We are a professional seller.
All objects offered are carefully described and photographed. This item will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity including a description, an image, and the known provenance of the object.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped insured with tracking through a suitable courier service.
For deliveries outside the European Union, import duties, VAT, or other customs charges may apply. These costs are not included in the purchase price or shipping costs and are the responsibility of the buyer.
International delivery times may be extended due to customs procedures.
For antiquities and archaeological objects, special import regulations may apply depending on the destination country. The buyer is responsible for complying with the applicable regulations in their country.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
c. 2nd–4th Century AD
Name of object
Glass Bottle with Iridescent Surface – c. 2nd–4th Century AD
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
16 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1959
Width
12 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
12 cm
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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