Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. An elegant free-blown oinochoe, composed of transparent, pale-green glass, with a flat base and smooth pontil scar, a piriform body with a slight corseted neck base, a tubular neck, a trefoil spout, and an applied trail handle joining rim to upper body. The vessel has a nicely weathered surface with light encrustations, though some exposed areas display stunning layers of brilliant rainbow-hued iridescence in amethyst, ruby, emerald, citrine, and sapphire hues. Used to contain and conservatively dispense precious scented oils, this is a fabulous example of high-quality Roman craftsmanship! Size: 2.75" W x 5.25" H (7 cm x 13.3 cm).

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#135582

  • Condition: Surface wear and minor abrasions commensurate with age, light encrustations, and some chipping to areas of surface weathering, otherwise intact and excellent. Nice earthen deposits and fabulous rainbow iridescence throughout.

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