Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Large cylindrical anise-flavored bottle - 177 mm
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Roman antique Empire glass, a grande cylindrical bottle with bluish‑green translucent glass, 177 mm high, 183 mm wide and 183 mm deep, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, in good condition with stabilised cracks and a lip repair, acquired in 2025 from an auction house in Germany and formerly from a Düsseldorf collection, with an authenticity certificate and an export licence.
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Large cylindrical bottle with a neck ring in translucent blue-green glass. A stout cylindrical body, rounded shoulder and slightly conical wall, smooth curved base and absence of pontil marks. A very short cylindrical neck, flared mouth with a rounded lip and a collar formed by folding the parison downwards, then upwards. A large, curved ribboned handle with multiple ribs connecting the shoulder to the collar. On the body of the glass there are fine circular ground-incisions at several levels, with partial earthy deposits.
These glasses were generally used for storing provisions.
- Roman Empire, possibly eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimensions: 177 x 183 x 183 mm
- Dating: 1st – 2nd century A.D.
- Provenance: Private collection of Düsseldorf, acquired in the 1970s–1980s.
- Literature: Verres antiques et de l'Islam, Pg. 106, Fig. 274,
- Condition: Good condition, cracks running along the body but stabilized, one restoration at the lip as well as a few tension fractures, otherwise complete.
Shipping: Secure and insured delivery
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (for countries located outside the European Union).
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for non-EU countries 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.
Large cylindrical bottle with a neck ring in translucent blue-green glass. A stout cylindrical body, rounded shoulder and slightly conical wall, smooth curved base and absence of pontil marks. A very short cylindrical neck, flared mouth with a rounded lip and a collar formed by folding the parison downwards, then upwards. A large, curved ribboned handle with multiple ribs connecting the shoulder to the collar. On the body of the glass there are fine circular ground-incisions at several levels, with partial earthy deposits.
These glasses were generally used for storing provisions.
- Roman Empire, possibly eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimensions: 177 x 183 x 183 mm
- Dating: 1st – 2nd century A.D.
- Provenance: Private collection of Düsseldorf, acquired in the 1970s–1980s.
- Literature: Verres antiques et de l'Islam, Pg. 106, Fig. 274,
- Condition: Good condition, cracks running along the body but stabilized, one restoration at the lip as well as a few tension fractures, otherwise complete.
Shipping: Secure and insured delivery
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (for countries located outside the European Union).
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for non-EU countries 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, Empire
Century/timeframe
1er – 2ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
Large cylindrical anise-flavored bottle
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
177 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
183 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
183 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.
