Ancient Roman Blown-form sprinkler with a faceted body and a wide funnel outlet. - 78 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 500 - € 650
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Roman blown-glass sprinkler with a faceted body and broad mouth, in green clear glass with iridescence, measuring 78 × 57 × 57 mm, dating to the 3rd century AD, damaged with a reconstructed mouth, acquired in 2026 from a German art dealer, formerly in a private collection since 1999, authentic/original.
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Description from the seller
Hand-blown Roman sprinkler with a faceted body and wide funnel mouth
Internal constriction, for better dosing
Green clear glass, iridescence
Roman Empire, 3rd century AD
78 x 57 x 57 mm
Mouthpiece assembled, small defect
Acquired 2026 in a German art trade, previously since before 2000 in private collection of H. L., Rhineland
An invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer as a copy!
Hand-blown Roman sprinkler with a faceted body and wide funnel mouth
Internal constriction, for better dosing
Green clear glass, iridescence
Roman Empire, 3rd century AD
78 x 57 x 57 mm
Mouthpiece assembled, small defect
Acquired 2026 in a German art trade, previously since before 2000 in private collection of H. L., Rhineland
An invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer as a copy!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
3. Jh. n. Chr.
Name of object
Blown-form sprinkler with a faceted body and a wide funnel outlet.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Damaged
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
78 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1999
Width
57 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
57 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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