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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An attractive unguentarium of a petite size, formed from semi-translucent glass of a nearly-colorless hue. The vessel is defined by a hemispherical base, a tapering cylindrical body, a flared rim, and a pair of applied strap handles along the shoulders. Brilliant layers of rainbow-hued iridescence have formed across the surfaces and imbue the colorless vessel with an attractive burst of color. Size: 1.3" W x 3.7" H (3.3 cm x 9.4 cm); 4.1" H (10.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York

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#139041

Repaired from multiple pieces, with very small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Nicks and abrasions to body, handles, and rim, with encrustations across interior and exterior, and micro-bubbling within glass matrix. Nice earthen deposits as well as great rainbow iridescence throughout.