Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Dropper bottle with vertical ridges - 113 mm
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Vertical gadrooned droplet flask in translucent yellow glass from Syria, dating to the 3rd–4th century AD, with five vertical verdicts of gadroons and small recessed feet, in very good condition with two discreet repairs, accompanied by an invoice, a certificate of authenticity and an export licence for non-EU buyers.
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Dropper bottle also nicknamed foot sprayer, made of yellow translucent glass. It is coated on the exterior with a partial iridescence ranging from white to brown. The interior of the body is also partially covered by a golden iridescent layer.
Blown glass with a stout globular body, it is decorated with 5 vertical flutes created by pinching and topped with facet-cut buttons. The base is ornamented with 5 small glass feet arranged in a circular fashion.
A short cylindrical neck with an internal dropper device and formed by folding. A wide flared mouth with an inwardly curled lip and adorned underneath by a concentric turquoise glass thread.
- Production: Syrian.
- Dimension: 113 x 80 x 80 mm
- Dating: 3rd - 4th century A.D.
- Provenance: Private collection of Düsseldorf, acquired in the 1970s and 1980s at German auction houses.
- Literature: - Les verres antiques du musée du Louvre, fig. 1128, p. 342 & 411
- Verres antiques et de l'islam, fig. 341, p. 131
- Hans van Rossum, roman & early Byzantine glass, part II, p. 58 & 59
- Condition: Very good condition, two repairs of good quality and very discreet at the body level, otherwise intact.
The piece includes:
- An invoice of sale.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- 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 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 authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Dropper bottle also nicknamed foot sprayer, made of yellow translucent glass. It is coated on the exterior with a partial iridescence ranging from white to brown. The interior of the body is also partially covered by a golden iridescent layer.
Blown glass with a stout globular body, it is decorated with 5 vertical flutes created by pinching and topped with facet-cut buttons. The base is ornamented with 5 small glass feet arranged in a circular fashion.
A short cylindrical neck with an internal dropper device and formed by folding. A wide flared mouth with an inwardly curled lip and adorned underneath by a concentric turquoise glass thread.
- Production: Syrian.
- Dimension: 113 x 80 x 80 mm
- Dating: 3rd - 4th century A.D.
- Provenance: Private collection of Düsseldorf, acquired in the 1970s and 1980s at German auction houses.
- Literature: - Les verres antiques du musée du Louvre, fig. 1128, p. 342 & 411
- Verres antiques et de l'islam, fig. 341, p. 131
- Hans van Rossum, roman & early Byzantine glass, part II, p. 58 & 59
- Condition: Very good condition, two repairs of good quality and very discreet at the body level, otherwise intact.
The piece includes:
- An invoice of sale.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- 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 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 authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
3ème - 4ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
Dropper bottle with vertical ridges
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
113 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
80 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
80 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.
