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Roman Glass Flask w/ Silvery Iridescence
Roman Glass Flask w/ Silvery Iridescence
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite glass flask with brilliant aqua hues sitting on a flat bottom that swells outward with thick walls and tapers to a long neck and flared lip. Rainbow and silvery iridescence covering the exterior and interior surfaces formed over the ages. Perhaps this bottle contained scented oils or perfumes for a Roman lady. An elegant example of Roman glassware with a pleasing weight! Size: 1.5" W x 2.5" H (3.8 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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Condition
Heavy earthen encrustations and mineral deposits. Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age. Nice striations in glass, intact with iridescence.
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Roman Glass Flask w/ Silvery Iridescence

Estimate $300 - $600
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Starting Price $150
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