Ancient Roman, Empire Bluish-green glass unguentarium — 1st–3rd centuries AD. - 55 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
Blue-green glass Roman unguentarium — 1st–3rd centuries A.D.
Proposed period: Roman Empire.
Material: Blue-green glass.
Typology: Unguentarium or small cosmetic container.
An interesting piece of glass with a Roman tradition, characterized by a globular lower body, decorated with pronounced circular lines, from which a narrow and elongated neck rises.
It presents an attractive turquoise-green hue, with numerous superficial striations that enhance its singular appearance.
Unguentaria were vessels intended to preserve perfumes, aromatic oils, and cosmetic preparations, widely used in daily life and in funerary rituals of the Roman world.
Condition: Surface wear, small irregularities and visible fractures. Upper end incomplete.
An attractive example of ancient glassmaking tradition, especially interesting for its coloration and its characteristic globular silhouette.
Blue-green glass Roman unguentarium — 1st–3rd centuries A.D.
Proposed period: Roman Empire.
Material: Blue-green glass.
Typology: Unguentarium or small cosmetic container.
An interesting piece of glass with a Roman tradition, characterized by a globular lower body, decorated with pronounced circular lines, from which a narrow and elongated neck rises.
It presents an attractive turquoise-green hue, with numerous superficial striations that enhance its singular appearance.
Unguentaria were vessels intended to preserve perfumes, aromatic oils, and cosmetic preparations, widely used in daily life and in funerary rituals of the Roman world.
Condition: Surface wear, small irregularities and visible fractures. Upper end incomplete.
An attractive example of ancient glassmaking tradition, especially interesting for its coloration and its characteristic globular silhouette.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S.II
Name of object
Bluish-green glass unguentarium — 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Damaged
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
55 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
18 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
18 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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