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Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Exhibit Antiques
Technical Description
An uncommon Roman glass unguentarium perfume bottle dating from the 2nd to 3rd century AD. Made from translucent aqua blue/green glass, it has developed remarkably thin layers naturally flaking creamy white patina. The rim is folded and finished at the furnace, a flaring lip is pulled to form a tapering neck and an angular blown body with a pontil scar to the slightly thickened base.
Date & Origin
Roman, Mid Imperial Empire, 2nd to 3rd century CE.
Condition
Intact. The exterior exhibits a stunning flaking patina layer and cream-to-brown natural staining. Iridescent surface and encrustation to parts.
Dimensions
Height: 11.5 cm
Diameter: 3.5 cm
Provenance
Bonhams, London - December 1999.
References
MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/245213
Internal Reference: 2024120708
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1128925
Dateline of this antique is Before 1700
Height is 11.5cm (4.5inches)Width is 3.5cm (1.4inches)Depth is 3.5cm (1.4inches)
Antique SA1128925 shown on this page was made in Before 1700. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
←1700
ANTIQUE SA1128925
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Exhibit Antiques
Specialists in 18th & 19th Century Antique Glass
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01501 228 282
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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