Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Elongated bottle with a conical body. - 122 mm
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Elongated conical glass flask from the Roman Empire, dating to the 3rd–4th century AD, made of pale blue‑green translucent glass, 122 × 23 × 23 mm, authentic original in excellent condition, acquired from a gallery/antiquaire in the Netherlands (Maastricht) with provenance from that collection, includes a certificate of authenticity and export licence.
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Small translucent pale bluish-green glass bottle, blown on the spot, with an elongated conical body and a rounded base. It is topped by a long cylindrical neck narrowing toward the top and ending with a flared mouth whose edge, lipped, is irregularly folded inward. The base bears the pontil mark, accompanied by a small nick that may result from its removal or from later damage. The glass retains some iridescence traces as well as light earthy deposits.
- Roman Empire
- Dimensions: 122 x 23 x 23 mm
- Dating: 3rd-4th century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, Netherlands.
- Literature: Christie's, Ancient Glass: Formerly the Kofler-Truniger Collection, London, 1985, p. 41, no. 65.
: Véronique Arveiller-Dulong and Jacques Arveiller, Le verre d'époque romaine au Musée archéologique de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, 1985, p. 114 and 266, no. 318.
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact!
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secured and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the EU may vary from 2 weeks to 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 organized.
Small translucent pale bluish-green glass bottle, blown on the spot, with an elongated conical body and a rounded base. It is topped by a long cylindrical neck narrowing toward the top and ending with a flared mouth whose edge, lipped, is irregularly folded inward. The base bears the pontil mark, accompanied by a small nick that may result from its removal or from later damage. The glass retains some iridescence traces as well as light earthy deposits.
- Roman Empire
- Dimensions: 122 x 23 x 23 mm
- Dating: 3rd-4th century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, Netherlands.
- Literature: Christie's, Ancient Glass: Formerly the Kofler-Truniger Collection, London, 1985, p. 41, no. 65.
: Véronique Arveiller-Dulong and Jacques Arveiller, Le verre d'époque romaine au Musée archéologique de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, 1985, p. 114 and 266, no. 318.
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact!
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secured and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the EU may vary from 2 weeks to 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 organized.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
3ème - 4ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
Elongated bottle with a conical body.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
122 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
23 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
23 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.
