Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A dainty free-blown glass flask with aubergine hues. This vessel sits on a slightly rounded base that extends into a teardrop shaped body that narrows into a tubular neck with a small flared lip. Areas of purple iridescence on the exterior enhance its beauty. The unique translucence of glassware captivated ancient cultures and this is a beautiful piece of Roman craftsmanship. Size: 1.5" W x 3.25" H (3.8 cm x 8.3 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Martin Wunsch collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s

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#157460

  • Condition: Fissures on body to neck, repairs to lip and neck. Pontil mark on underside of base. A pontil scar or mark indicates that a vessel was free-blown, while the absence of such a mark suggests that the work was either mold-blown or that the mark was intentionally smoothed away or wore away over time. Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age. Hairline striations visible on the neck from molding processes. Earthen encrustations and areas of purple iridescence.

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