Item Details
Description
An oil bottle of green glass hailing from 2nd or 3rd century AD Egypt, during the long period of Roman control. The body is shaped similarly to a pear, the mouth being a sort of leaf shape with a downcurved spout towards the front, and a handle with a folded section at its top which acts as decoration and an attachment point to the rest of the piece.
Roman Egypt - ca 2nd-3rd century AD
H: 4 in., (10.2 cm.)
Condition
Good overall, with some chipped glass at the base and sediment throughout.
Buyer's Premium
- 28%
AN EGYPTO-ROMAN GLASS OIL BOTTLE, CA. 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD
Estimate $400 - $500
Starting Price
$300
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