Ancient Roman Roman glass flask with a highly iridescent surface - 1st / 3rd century AD.
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Ancient Roman culture, a heavily iridescent glass flacon dating to the 1st–3rd century CE, titled Unguentarium en verre.
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ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIUM
Elegant thick glass bottle.
Globular shape, flat shoulder, wide neck and small lip folded inwards, slightly flared.
Roman period, Eastern Mediterranean, probably Egypt - 1st/3rd century AD,
Height 7.4 cm x diameter 5.8 cm - Perfect condition
The glass is highly iridescent with beautiful multi-colored reflections.
Provenance: Germany, Galerie F.P.G.
Previous provenance history: German private collection.
Glass was valuable in Roman times, primarily used for perfumes and for decoration.
The vase is covered with an iridescent layer with multiple reflections, attesting to its antiquity.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance 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 (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIUM
Elegant thick glass bottle.
Globular shape, flat shoulder, wide neck and small lip folded inwards, slightly flared.
Roman period, Eastern Mediterranean, probably Egypt - 1st/3rd century AD,
Height 7.4 cm x diameter 5.8 cm - Perfect condition
The glass is highly iridescent with beautiful multi-colored reflections.
Provenance: Germany, Galerie F.P.G.
Previous provenance history: German private collection.
Glass was valuable in Roman times, primarily used for perfumes and for decoration.
The vase is covered with an iridescent layer with multiple reflections, attesting to its antiquity.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance 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 (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1er / 3ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Roman glass flask with a highly iridescent surface - 1st / 3rd century AD.
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
1975
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
