Ancient Roman - Roman glass bottle - relief spire decoration - height 14.7 cm (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 700 - € 800
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€4
BE
€3
FR
€1

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Roman glass bottle with a piriform body and relief spiral decoration, 14.7 cm high and about 8.9 cm in diameter, dating to the 3rd–4th century CE, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

Large Roman glass bottle. Pear-shaped body with a flattened base, a wide neck and a large lip forming a collar. The body is decorated with raised spiral motifs.
This bottle probably belonged to a table service.
Nice iridescence. The glass is partially covered by an iridescent layer formed by centuries of oxidation.
Roman period, 3rd / 4th century AD.
Dimensions: height 14.7 cm x diameter 8.9 cm.
Very good state of conservation. glued to the body.

Provenance: Germany, D.E.R.
Previous provenance history: private German 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.
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Large Roman glass bottle. Pear-shaped body with a flattened base, a wide neck and a large lip forming a collar. The body is decorated with raised spiral motifs.
This bottle probably belonged to a table service.
Nice iridescence. The glass is partially covered by an iridescent layer formed by centuries of oxidation.
Roman period, 3rd / 4th century AD.
Dimensions: height 14.7 cm x diameter 8.9 cm.
Very good state of conservation. glued to the body.

Provenance: Germany, D.E.R.
Previous provenance history: private German collection

The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the 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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Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
3ème / 4ème S.
Name of object
- Roman glass bottle - relief spire decoration - height 14.7 cm
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
4889
Objects sold
99.71%
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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.

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