Ancient Roman Impressive Roman glass unguentarium with iridescence — 61 mm — 1st/3rd c. CE
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Roman glass unguentarium of the 1st–3rd century AD, emerald green with iridescence, 61 mm high and 50 mm base, 165 g, in excellent condition, provenance from a private collection and acquired in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, no EU export license required and not shipped outside the EU.
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Description from the seller
Roman-era blown glass flask/ointment bottle.
Roman-era blown glass flask/ointment bottle.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:
Form: globular body, narrow cylindrical neck and a very flared mouth with an outward folded rim. This shape is known in Roman typology and was used to contain perfumes, aromatic oils, medicinal ointments or cosmetics,
They were placed in necropolises and tombs as offerings or part of the funerary equipage, since the Romans associated perfumes with purity and the journey to the afterlife.
Origin: Rome
Surface: shows patina and concretions of earth and oxides, typical of archaeological finds.
Material: emerald-green blown glass, with iridescences produced by corrosion and the passage of time.
The blue-green iridescence you see is the result of the decomposition of the surface layers of the glass by humidity and soil minerals. This phenomenon, although accidental, gives ancient pieces an almost magical appearance.
Condition: excellent
Date: 1st–3rd century A.D.
Dimensions: height 61 mm - base width 50 mm,
Weight: 165 grams
Its surface shows calcifications and concretions typical of its age, which usually indicate a long burial period, and these are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
We do not ship outside the EU.
State: perfect, with no repairs or alterations.
Provenance: Bought by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, on the Art, Antiquities market.
The supplier guarantees that it acquired this piece legally.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and era have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
I suggest you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
By bidding, the buyer agrees to my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid.
Catawiki has seen the documentation proving this provenance.
The seller guarantees that they have the right to ship this lot.
795/Time 5
Roman-era blown glass flask/ointment bottle.
Roman-era blown glass flask/ointment bottle.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:
Form: globular body, narrow cylindrical neck and a very flared mouth with an outward folded rim. This shape is known in Roman typology and was used to contain perfumes, aromatic oils, medicinal ointments or cosmetics,
They were placed in necropolises and tombs as offerings or part of the funerary equipage, since the Romans associated perfumes with purity and the journey to the afterlife.
Origin: Rome
Surface: shows patina and concretions of earth and oxides, typical of archaeological finds.
Material: emerald-green blown glass, with iridescences produced by corrosion and the passage of time.
The blue-green iridescence you see is the result of the decomposition of the surface layers of the glass by humidity and soil minerals. This phenomenon, although accidental, gives ancient pieces an almost magical appearance.
Condition: excellent
Date: 1st–3rd century A.D.
Dimensions: height 61 mm - base width 50 mm,
Weight: 165 grams
Its surface shows calcifications and concretions typical of its age, which usually indicate a long burial period, and these are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
We do not ship outside the EU.
State: perfect, with no repairs or alterations.
Provenance: Bought by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, on the Art, Antiquities market.
The supplier guarantees that it acquired this piece legally.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and era have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
I suggest you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
By bidding, the buyer agrees to my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid.
Catawiki has seen the documentation proving this provenance.
The seller guarantees that they have the right to ship this lot.
795/Time 5
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
siglos 1º al 3º DC
Name of object
Impressive Roman glass unguentarium with iridescence — 61 mm — 1st/3rd c. CE
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2004
Country acquired from
Austria
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
