Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Large cylindrical bottle with handle - 177 mm
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Large annulated cylindrical bottle in translucent bluish‑green glass from the Roman Empire, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, 177 mm high, 183 mm wide, 183 mm deep, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Cylindrical bottle with a frosted finish, made of bluish-green translucent glass.
A stocky cylindrical body, rounded shoulder, and slightly conical wall, with a smooth curved bottom and no pontil mark.
A very short cylindrical neck, a flared mouth with a rounded lip and a collar formed by folding the wall downward, then upward. Large curved ribbon handle with multiple ribs connecting the shoulder to the collar. On the body of the vessel, the presence of fine circular incisions ground at multiple levels, with partial earthy deposits.
These glasses were generally used for storing provisions.
Roman Empire, possibly in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimension: 177 x 183 x 183 mm
- Dating: 1st – 2nd century A.D.
Provenance: Private collection from Düsseldorf, acquired in the 1970s-1980s.
- Literature: Ancient and Islamic Glasses, Pg. 106, Fig. 274,
Condition: Good, cracks running along the body but stabilized, a repair at the lip area as well as a few tension cracks, otherwise complete.
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
The piece includes:
A sales invoice
An authenticity certificate.
An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Cultural Heritage Directorate for countries outside the European Union can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller shall ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Cylindrical bottle with a frosted finish, made of bluish-green translucent glass.
A stocky cylindrical body, rounded shoulder, and slightly conical wall, with a smooth curved bottom and no pontil mark.
A very short cylindrical neck, a flared mouth with a rounded lip and a collar formed by folding the wall downward, then upward. Large curved ribbon handle with multiple ribs connecting the shoulder to the collar. On the body of the vessel, the presence of fine circular incisions ground at multiple levels, with partial earthy deposits.
These glasses were generally used for storing provisions.
Roman Empire, possibly in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimension: 177 x 183 x 183 mm
- Dating: 1st – 2nd century A.D.
Provenance: Private collection from Düsseldorf, acquired in the 1970s-1980s.
- Literature: Ancient and Islamic Glasses, Pg. 106, Fig. 274,
Condition: Good, cracks running along the body but stabilized, a repair at the lip area as well as a few tension cracks, otherwise complete.
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
The piece includes:
A sales invoice
An authenticity certificate.
An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Cultural Heritage Directorate for countries outside the European Union can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller shall ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
1er – 2ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
Large cylindrical bottle with handle
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
177 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
183 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
183 mm
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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.
