Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Decorated pear-shaped unguentarium. - 132 mm
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Unguentarium piriforme in translucent greenish-blue glass with a whitish iridescence and earthy deposits, featuring a piriform body with vertical ribs and a cylindrical neck, dimensions 132 × 71 × 71 mm, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, from the Roman Empire likely produced in Italy, provenance French private collection, in very good condition with restoration to the upper neck, authentic/original, accompanied by an invoice, a certificate of authenticity and an export license; securely shipped.
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Translucent greenish-blue glass unguentarium partially covered with a whitish iridescence showing fine silvery reflections, with earthy deposits in places.
A pear-shaped body with a flat, strongly concave base at the center. The body is decorated with vertical ribs and topped by a high cylindrical neck that narrows at the base; the lip is folded inward and then flattened.
- Mediterranean basin, Roman Empire, probably produced in Italy.
- Dimension: 132 x 71 x 71 mm
- Dating: 1st - 3rd century AD
- Provenance: French private collection.
- Literature: - Les verres antiques du Musée du Louvre II, Pg. 140, Fig. 359 - 360 & 361,
- Condition: Good condition, the upper part of the neck repaired and restored, possibly assembled from another material.
The piece 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 provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may take between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged.
Translucent greenish-blue glass unguentarium partially covered with a whitish iridescence showing fine silvery reflections, with earthy deposits in places.
A pear-shaped body with a flat, strongly concave base at the center. The body is decorated with vertical ribs and topped by a high cylindrical neck that narrows at the base; the lip is folded inward and then flattened.
- Mediterranean basin, Roman Empire, probably produced in Italy.
- Dimension: 132 x 71 x 71 mm
- Dating: 1st - 3rd century AD
- Provenance: French private collection.
- Literature: - Les verres antiques du Musée du Louvre II, Pg. 140, Fig. 359 - 360 & 361,
- Condition: Good condition, the upper part of the neck repaired and restored, possibly assembled from another material.
The piece 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 provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may take between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is 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, Empire
Century/timeframe
1er-3ème siècle AD
Name of object
Decorated pear-shaped unguentarium.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
132 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2010
Width
71 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
71 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.
