Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Balsamaire - 74 mm
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Balsamarium in translucent blue glass from the Roman antique/Empire period, dating to the 1st century AD, with a height of 74 mm, width 39 mm and depth 39 mm.
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Description from the seller
Translucent blueish glass balsamaire with an oval-shaped, slightly misshapen body and a flattened base.
Small concentric pinching on the upper part of the body. It is equipped with a long, narrow cylindrical neck with a barely flared mouthpiece and a lip rolled inward, then flattened horizontally.
Partial remains of internal iridescence with a silvery color and the presence of some earthy deposits.
Mediterranean Basin, Roman Empire
- Dimension: 74 x 39 x 39 mm
Dating: 1st century A.D.
Provenance: French private collection.
- Literature: Ancient glasses and Islam, fig.143, p.68
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact!!
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Translucent blueish glass balsamaire with an oval-shaped, slightly misshapen body and a flattened base.
Small concentric pinching on the upper part of the body. It is equipped with a long, narrow cylindrical neck with a barely flared mouthpiece and a lip rolled inward, then flattened horizontally.
Partial remains of internal iridescence with a silvery color and the presence of some earthy deposits.
Mediterranean Basin, Roman Empire
- Dimension: 74 x 39 x 39 mm
Dating: 1st century A.D.
Provenance: French private collection.
- Literature: Ancient glasses and Islam, fig.143, p.68
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact!!
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, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
1er siècle A.D.
Name of object
Balsamaire
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
74 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
39 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
39 mm
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