Ancient Roman Glass Dropper bottle - 79 mm
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Glas dropper bottle in bluish-green translucent verre, ancient Roman culture, 79 × 46 × 46 mm, dating to the 3rd–5th century BC, produced in Syria and acquired in 2024 from a French private collection via a auction house.
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Description from the seller
Dropper-type bottle with an ovoid molded body decorated with chevron patterns. The decorations consist of parallel zigzag lines.
Flattened and slightly concave bottom in its center, made of translucent greenish-brown glass, with the presence of earthy deposits.
Funnel-shaped embouchure, rounded lip, cylindrical neck constricted at the base and equipped with a dropper device inside.
Syrian Production
Middle East, ancient Roman, Syria
Dimension: 79 x 46 x 46 mm
Dating: 3rd - 5th century
Provenance: French private collection.
Literature: G.A. Eisen II, p. 614, fig. 257, plate 153 (p. 621)
Ancient and Islamic glassware, pp. 134-135, figs. 346 to 349
Condition: Excellent condition, untouched!
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Dropper-type bottle with an ovoid molded body decorated with chevron patterns. The decorations consist of parallel zigzag lines.
Flattened and slightly concave bottom in its center, made of translucent greenish-brown glass, with the presence of earthy deposits.
Funnel-shaped embouchure, rounded lip, cylindrical neck constricted at the base and equipped with a dropper device inside.
Syrian Production
Middle East, ancient Roman, Syria
Dimension: 79 x 46 x 46 mm
Dating: 3rd - 5th century
Provenance: French private collection.
Literature: G.A. Eisen II, p. 614, fig. 257, plate 153 (p. 621)
Ancient and Islamic glassware, pp. 134-135, figs. 346 to 349
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 - 5ème siècle BC
Name of object
Dropper bottle
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
79 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
46 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
46 mm
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