Ancient Roman Glass Very large spherical bottle with a machined decoration. - 197 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,600 - € 3,500
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This ancient Roman translucent greenish glass flask, named “Très grand flacon sphérique à décor meulé”, dates from the 1st–2nd century AD and measures 197 × 157 × 157 mm.
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Description from the seller
Very large translucent greenish glass bottle with a squat globular body and horizontal shoulder, the base is flattened and concave at the center. The body and neck show very fine circular incisions polished barely visible on several levels. The truncated-conical neck is tightened at the base and has a mouth with a collar and a flat lip. The lip is formed by folding the vessel wall downward, then upward, then outward and flattened to form a prominent horizontal edge. Magnificent traces of iridescence, partially silvered and blue-toned, at the level of the neck and body, with earthy deposits over the entire glass.
- Roman Empire, Eastern Mediterranean, probably Aegean Sea or also Black Sea.
- Dimension: 197 x 157 x 157 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: - Wissenschaftliche kataloge des Römisch-Germanischen Museums Köln, Band II, Fig. 109, Pg.44, Tafel 13.3
- Condition: Superb condition, intact, a minuscule chip on the lip (photo).
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Culture of Belgium for countries outside the EU may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
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The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Very large translucent greenish glass bottle with a squat globular body and horizontal shoulder, the base is flattened and concave at the center. The body and neck show very fine circular incisions polished barely visible on several levels. The truncated-conical neck is tightened at the base and has a mouth with a collar and a flat lip. The lip is formed by folding the vessel wall downward, then upward, then outward and flattened to form a prominent horizontal edge. Magnificent traces of iridescence, partially silvered and blue-toned, at the level of the neck and body, with earthy deposits over the entire glass.
- Roman Empire, Eastern Mediterranean, probably Aegean Sea or also Black Sea.
- Dimension: 197 x 157 x 157 mm
- Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD
- Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s
- Literature: - Wissenschaftliche kataloge des Römisch-Germanischen Museums Köln, Band II, Fig. 109, Pg.44, Tafel 13.3
- Condition: Superb condition, intact, a minuscule chip on the lip (photo).
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Culture of Belgium for countries outside the EU may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller warrants that they are 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
Century/timeframe
1er - 2ème siècle AD
Name of object
Very large spherical bottle with a machined decoration.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
197 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2020
Width
157 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
157 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.
