Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A petite bottle that is free-blown from green-hued glass and features thick layers of rainbow-hued iridescence. The vessel has a circular body with a pinched base that forms a pair of bulging lateral lobes, a sloped shoulder that tapers to form the cylindrical neck, and an everted rim. Vessels like this were used to hold perfumes and scented oils for wealthier individuals who could afford finer luxuries like glass. Size: 1.875" W x 2.7" H (4.8 cm x 6.9 cm); 3.25" H (8.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#147864

  • Condition: Minor nicks to body, neck, and rim, with light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits and great iridescence throughout.

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