Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A set of 2 free-blown glass flasks, each with a spherical body, a tall neck, and a flared rim. The surfaces have developed layers of naturally-occurring iridescence in silvery and rainbow hues and even areas of golden iridescence. Glass flasks like these were used to hold oils, scented perfumes, and other substances in a wealthy Roman woman's toilette. Size of largest: 2.25" W x 5" H (5.7 cm x 12.7 cm)

Provenance: private London, UK collection; ex-private collection, formerly in an old British collection formed in the 1980s on the London art markets

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  • Condition: Each with minor abrasions, otherwise intact and excellent. Great iridescence throughout.

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