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Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A dazzling trio of glass flasks, each boasting a graceful silhouette and areas of lustrous, rainbow iridescence. Both formed from blue-green glass, the 2 larger vessels display long, slender necks that flare out to broad, annular rims. Alternatively, the most petite present a biconical form and is created from clear glass that has turned a hue of aubergine due to weathering film and iridescence. Just imagine these elegant vessels once filled with sweet and floral fragrances at a Roman lady's toilette! Size of largest: 2.4" Diameter x 5.4" H (6.1 cm x 13.7 cm)

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

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#176490

  • Condition: Largest has loss to rim with a small area that has been cleaned and treated with modern applied iridescence. All have expected surface wear. Otherwise, 2 are intact and all are excellent with nice weathering film and lustrous iridescence.

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