Description:

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 200 CE. These are two small glass vessels, also known as unguentaria, that would almost certainly have been used in the household to hold the oils, perfumes, or cosmetics used by nearly every member of Roman society. The invention of glass blowing in the first century BCE revolutionized the industry. Roman glass makers (vitriarii) became able to produce higher quality glass, much more quickly, that could be sold at cheaper prices. As a result, small glass vessels like this became present in almost every aspect of Roman daily life. Size: The larger of the two is 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" in diameter; the other is approximately 1/3 smaller. Provenance: Ex-private New York collection acquired at Arte Primitivo Gallery All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #110049

  • Condition: Each intact and excellent, one with heavy patina

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Paypal, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

September 24, 2015 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 22% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$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