Late Roman - Rare and atypical bottle in white marbled glass - 3rd / 7th Series.
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Rare marbled white glass flask of late Roman to Sassanian origin (3rd–7th century CE), with a piriform body, narrow neck, conical lip, circular disk appliqués on the shoulder and base, measuring 9.4 cm in height and 5.3 cm in diameter, in good condition; acquired in 2024 from a UK gallery with provenance from a North American private collection.
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Description from the seller
Elegant opaque marble glass bottle in white and beige tones, adorned with applied disks
Body pear-shaped, narrow neck, conical lip. A circular-section handle connects the neck to the lip. The shoulder is embellished with three applied disks and a disk is applied to the base.
Near East, Sassanian Empire, 3rd/7th century AD,
Height 9.4 cm x diameter 5.3 cm - Excellent condition
The marble glass is very rare.
Provenance: private North American collection formed in the 1990s.
Previously: former London collection
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateElegant opaque marble glass bottle in white and beige tones, adorned with applied disks
Body pear-shaped, narrow neck, conical lip. A circular-section handle connects the neck to the lip. The shoulder is embellished with three applied disks and a disk is applied to the base.
Near East, Sassanian Empire, 3rd/7th century AD,
Height 9.4 cm x diameter 5.3 cm - Excellent condition
The marble glass is very rare.
Provenance: private North American collection formed in the 1990s.
Previously: former London collection
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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 arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Late Roman
Century/timeframe
3ème / 7ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Rare and atypical bottle in white marbled glass - 3rd / 7th Series.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
