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Roman Glass Jar 2nd to 3rd Century Ce
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Roman Glass Jar 2nd to 3rd Century Ce

17th century
Sold 16 July 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A small Roman glass jar dating from the 2nd to 3rd century AD. Made from translucent aqua blue glass with bubbles of differing sizes throughout. The rim is folded and splayed outward to form a flaring lip and funnel-shaped neck, bulbous blown body with a pontil scar to the slightly pushed-in base.

Date & Origin

Roman, Mid Imperial Empire, 2nd to 3rd century CE.

Condition

Intact. The entire vessel is well-preserved with the exterior exhibiting slightly pitted surface bubbles and minimal residue on parts.

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 cm

Diameter: 4.5 cm

References

MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/245236

MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/245410

MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/245276

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Ancient Roman Glass to the Before 1700 period.

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SA1128996
Dealers Internal Reference
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Description
Technical Description

A small Roman glass jar dating from the 2nd to 3rd century AD. Made from translucent aqua blue glass with bubbles of differing sizes throughout.

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The rim is folded and splayed outward to form a flaring lip and funnel-shaped neck, bulbous blown body with a pontil scar to the slightly pushed-in base.
Exhibit Antiques
fig 1. A small, translucent aqua blue ancient Roman glass jar with a wide rim and rounded body, showing surface weathering and soil deposits.
fig 1. Roman Glass Jar 2nd to 3rd Century Ce

Date & Origin

Roman, Mid Imperial Empire, 2nd to 3rd century CE.

Condition

Intact. The entire vessel is well-preserved with the exterior exhibiting slightly pitted surface bubbles and minimal residue on parts.

fig 2. A small, translucent aqua blue ancient Roman glass jar with a wide rim and rounded body, showing surface weathering and soil deposits.
fig 2. Roman Glass Jar 2nd to 3rd Century Ce

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 cm

Diameter: 4.5 cm

References

MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/245236

MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/245410

MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/245276

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Ancient Roman Glass to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA1128996
Dealers Internal Ref
2025000000
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Archive I A small, translucent aqua blue ancient Roman glass jar with a wide rim and rounded body, showing surface weathering and soil deposits. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Roman Glass Jar 2nd to 3rd Century Ce

Archive II A small, translucent aqua blue ancient Roman glass jar with a wide rim and rounded body, showing surface weathering and soil deposits. View II
Archive III A small, translucent aqua blue ancient Roman glass jar with a wide rim and rounded body, showing surface weathering and soil deposits. View III
Archive IV A small, translucent aqua blue ancient Roman glass jar with a wide rim and rounded body, showing surface weathering and soil deposits. View IV
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A small, translucent aqua blue ancient Roman glass jar with a wide rim and rounded body, showing surface weathering and soil deposits.
Roman Glass Jar 2nd to 3rd Century CE
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A small, translucent aqua blue ancient Roman glass jar with a wide rim and rounded body, showing surface weathering and soil deposits.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVessels
  • Period17th century
  • StyleClassical Antiquity
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourAqua Blue
  • MotifsBlown glass bubbles, Folded rim, Iridescent patina, Rounded body
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Ancient Roman glass encompasses vessels and objects manufactured across the Roman Empire from the 3rd century BCE to the 5th century CE. The invention of glassblowing in the 1st century BCE revolutionised production, allowing for both utilitarian and luxury items to be created on a mass scale.

Roman glass was primarily composed of silica (sand), soda as a flux, and lime as a stabiliser, often coloured by natural impurities like iron or deliberate additives. Artisans utilised free-blowing, mold-blowing, and core-forming techniques, frequently leaving characteristic pontil marks on the base.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit distinctive weathering effects such as iridescent silver-blue or rainbow patina, calcification deposits, and internal air bubbles formed during primitive melting processes. Examination under magnification often reveals pontil scars and micro-pitting consistent with centuries of burial.

Displaying ancient glass within contemporary settings involves placing pieces on dedicated stands within glass cabinets or lit shelving to highlight their translucent qualities. Pairing them with minimalist decor allows the historic form and iridescent surface patination to remain the focal point.

Ancient glass requires stable environmental conditions with controlled humidity to prevent further degradation of the fragile surface patination. Cleaning should be avoided or limited to dry, soft-bristled dusting, as moisture or harsh chemicals can strip away the delicate archaeological encrustations.
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