Description:

Rome, ca. 1st century CE. A stunning blown glass double balsamarium with bronze applique. The two unguents are blown together with a thin strip of glass circling it from top to bottom with applied handles on either side and pontil on base. 5-1/2"H. Incredible purple patina. A bronze applique is included and consists of a long thin shaft with ball handle and pin hole at top of shaft. 5-1/2"L. Provenance: Ex-Norry Collection, Rochester, NY, acquired in the 1980s, current owner through descent. All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Intact, save the loss of thin glass striping in several areas.

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March 14, 2014 9:00 AM MDT
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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000