Lot 0023

Roman Glass Unguentarium

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Item Details

Description

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pretty unguentarium free-blown from nearly transparent light blue glass to display an elegant form of a teardrop-shaped body and a flared rim. Note the subtle yet stunning rainbow iridescence that naturally adorns areas of the surface - a gorgeous souvenir from its lengthy voyage through space and time! Just imagine this graceful vessel holding precious oils at a noble woman's toilette in ancient Rome! Size: 2" Diameter x 5.5" H (5.1 cm x 14 cm)

Provenance: private Lemont, Illinois, USA collection, acquired in the 1980's

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Condition

Intact and excellent with areas of weathering film and a lovely, rainbow iridescence.

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Roman Glass Unguentarium

Name: Roman Glass Unguentarium
SKU: 145341341
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,050

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