Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Roman Glass Vessel with Applied Prunts - 10 cm
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This 10 cm ancient Roman glass vessel from the 3rd–4th century AD has a globular body with twisted spiral ribs, applied prunts and a flaring disc-shaped rim, and has been restored from several fragments.
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Description from the seller
Small Roman free-blown glass vessel made of pale olive-green translucent glass, featuring applied prunts and a globular body decorated with twisted spiral ribs. The vessel has a short cylindrical neck with a broad, flaring disc-shaped rim and a folded lip.
The surface displays strong iridescence, weathering, and mineral encrustations resulting from long-term burial, giving the vessel an attractive archaeological appearance.
This elegant vessel represents a well-known type of late Roman glassware, valued for its decorative ribbed body and applied glass ornaments. Such vessels were used for storing precious liquids such as perfumes, oils, or cosmetic preparations.
Condition: Restored and reassembled from several fragments. Old break lines are visible, particularly around the neck and rim. Despite the restoration, the vessel retains its attractive and uncommon form with well-preserved decorative spiral ribbing.
Provenance: Formerly in the Madeleine & Erich Dammann Collection, Germany. Acquired during the owners' extensive travels between 1950 and 1970. Documented in Germany by 1970 and subsequently retained in continuous family ownership.
Condition: Fragmentary at the rim and mouth. Strong natural iridescence, mineral encrustations, burial deposits, and age-related wear with minor edge chips. Without Stand
The modern display stand is used solely for presentation and is not part of the ancient object.
Provenance
Formerly in the Madeleine & Erich Dammann Collection, Germany.
Acquired during the collectors’ extensive travels between 1950 and 1970. The collection is documented in Germany by 1970 through historical photographs of the family residence and subsequently remained in continuous family ownership.
The objects were acquired privately during the collectors’ travels. As was customary for private purchases made at local markets during the 1950s and 1960s, purchase receipts or invoices were generally neither issued nor requested.
Historical photographs and biographical documentation relating to the Dammann Collection are available and support the long-standing provenance of the collection.
Small Roman free-blown glass vessel made of pale olive-green translucent glass, featuring applied prunts and a globular body decorated with twisted spiral ribs. The vessel has a short cylindrical neck with a broad, flaring disc-shaped rim and a folded lip.
The surface displays strong iridescence, weathering, and mineral encrustations resulting from long-term burial, giving the vessel an attractive archaeological appearance.
This elegant vessel represents a well-known type of late Roman glassware, valued for its decorative ribbed body and applied glass ornaments. Such vessels were used for storing precious liquids such as perfumes, oils, or cosmetic preparations.
Condition: Restored and reassembled from several fragments. Old break lines are visible, particularly around the neck and rim. Despite the restoration, the vessel retains its attractive and uncommon form with well-preserved decorative spiral ribbing.
Provenance: Formerly in the Madeleine & Erich Dammann Collection, Germany. Acquired during the owners' extensive travels between 1950 and 1970. Documented in Germany by 1970 and subsequently retained in continuous family ownership.
Condition: Fragmentary at the rim and mouth. Strong natural iridescence, mineral encrustations, burial deposits, and age-related wear with minor edge chips. Without Stand
The modern display stand is used solely for presentation and is not part of the ancient object.
Provenance
Formerly in the Madeleine & Erich Dammann Collection, Germany.
Acquired during the collectors’ extensive travels between 1950 and 1970. The collection is documented in Germany by 1970 through historical photographs of the family residence and subsequently remained in continuous family ownership.
The objects were acquired privately during the collectors’ travels. As was customary for private purchases made at local markets during the 1950s and 1960s, purchase receipts or invoices were generally neither issued nor requested.
Historical photographs and biographical documentation relating to the Dammann Collection are available and support the long-standing provenance of the collection.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
3rd–4th Century AD
Name of object
Roman Glass Vessel with Applied Prunts
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
10 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
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.
