**Originally Listed At $700**

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 3rd century CE. A stunning sprinkler flask mold-made from light green glass with scattered areas of fiery rainbow iridescence, creating a quite breathtaking presentation. Swirling, diagonal flutes adorn the globular body which is surmounted by a narrow, tubular neck and a flared and folded rim. The interior of the neck is slightly constricted allowing one to control the flow of liquid being dispensed. Vessels like this example were intended to hold precious liquids such as perfumes or scented oils for cosmetic purposes. The restrained distribution of the oil enables a Roman man or woman to easily tip the glass and only release one or two drops at a time without accidentally dousing themselves in perfume. Note how the dazzling iridescence captivates the viewer, much like the sweet and floral perfumes it once held may have seduced the love interests of the vessel's owner. Size: 2.9" Diameter x 4.3" H (7.4 cm x 10.9 cm)

Cf. Colorado University Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder, object ID2008.18.02.13.

Exhibited in "Ancient Glass: Selections from the Richard Brockway Collection" at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University, Salem from March 10 to May 19, 2007 and "Glass of the Ancient World" at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, Florida from October 11 to December 28, 2008.

Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003

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#177751

Intact and excellent with rich weathering film and gorgeous iridescence.