Ancient Roman Glass Large spherical flask with a frosted decoration - 160 mm
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Grand flacon sphérique à décor meulé, a colorless translucent glass body, from ancient Roman culture, dating to the 3rd–4th century AD, height 160 mm, width 115 mm, depth 115 mm, in excellent condition.
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Large bottle with a spherical body and a flat bottom, made of colorless translucent glass.
The body features very fine incisions ground on multiple levels.
A cylindrical neck narrowed at the base and a straight mouthpiece with a cut lip.
Partial traces of silver-colored iridescence around the collar and earthy deposits on the entire glass.
Mediterranean basin, Roman Empire
- Dimension: 160 x 115 x 115 mm
Dating: 3rd - 4th century AD
Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s.
- Literature: - The Antique Glasses of the Louvre Museum II, Fig. 1113 & 1114, p. 407
- Glass, G.A. Eisen 1927, Volume II, Fig. 181c & 181d, Pg.445
Condition: Excellent condition, untouched!
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Large bottle with a spherical body and a flat bottom, made of colorless translucent glass.
The body features very fine incisions ground on multiple levels.
A cylindrical neck narrowed at the base and a straight mouthpiece with a cut lip.
Partial traces of silver-colored iridescence around the collar and earthy deposits on the entire glass.
Mediterranean basin, Roman Empire
- Dimension: 160 x 115 x 115 mm
Dating: 3rd - 4th century AD
Provenance: From the V.A collection, Maastricht, acquired in the 2000s.
- Literature: - The Antique Glasses of the Louvre Museum II, Fig. 1113 & 1114, p. 407
- Glass, G.A. Eisen 1927, Volume II, Fig. 181c & 181d, Pg.445
Condition: Excellent condition, untouched!
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
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
Century/ Timeframe
3ème - 4ème siècle AD
Name of object
Large spherical flask with a frosted decoration
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
160 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2022
Width
115 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
115 mm
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