Ancient Roman Glass Spendide Balsamaire Violin - 93 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman antique glass balsamarium in violin form with a spherical body and a flattened base, 93 × 63 × 63 mm, dating to the 1st century AD, translucent blown glass with white hot fillets and spiral decoration, cylindrical neck ending in a flared lip, iridescent and pale reflective surface, used for oils and unguents, in very good plus condition with a discreet lip restoration, provenance Collection privée (Paris), acquired from an auction house in France in 2025, authenticated as Original/officiel with accompanying invoice, certificate of authenticity and an export licence for non-EU buyers.
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Splendid balsamarium in translucent violine glass, mouth-blown on the fly, with a spherical body and a flattened base. The cylindrical neck, slightly constricted toward the top, ends in a flared lip with an irregular inward-folded edge. The body retains, in places, fine white threads applied hot and wound in a spiral around the glass. The surface shows partial iridescence with silvery and whitish reflections and faint multicolored highlights. This type of flask was intended for the preservation of perfumed oils and salves.
- Roman Empire
- Dimension: 93 x 63 x 63 mm
- Dating: 1st century AD
- Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France.
- Literature: - Hans van Rossum, Pre-Roman and Roman Glass, A Private Collection, part I, 2022, p. 72-73,
HVR 195
- Verres antiques et de l’Islam, ancienne collection de Monsieur D., p. 71, no. 152
- Condition: Small discreet restoration at the lip; white thread partially lacunae. Very good condition!!
The item includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Direction of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged.
Splendid balsamarium in translucent violine glass, mouth-blown on the fly, with a spherical body and a flattened base. The cylindrical neck, slightly constricted toward the top, ends in a flared lip with an irregular inward-folded edge. The body retains, in places, fine white threads applied hot and wound in a spiral around the glass. The surface shows partial iridescence with silvery and whitish reflections and faint multicolored highlights. This type of flask was intended for the preservation of perfumed oils and salves.
- Roman Empire
- Dimension: 93 x 63 x 63 mm
- Dating: 1st century AD
- Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France.
- Literature: - Hans van Rossum, Pre-Roman and Roman Glass, A Private Collection, part I, 2022, p. 72-73,
HVR 195
- Verres antiques et de l’Islam, ancienne collection de Monsieur D., p. 71, no. 152
- Condition: Small discreet restoration at the lip; white thread partially lacunae. Very good condition!!
The item includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Direction of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1er siècle AD
Name of object
Spendide Balsamaire Violin
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
93 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
63 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
63 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.
