Ancient Roman Clear Glass Perfume Bottle

GBP 250.00

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Object Description

An elegant ancient Roman glass bottle blown from clear glass. The upper body displays a globular form gradually narrowing towards the bottom. The vessel stands on a flat, slightly concave base. An elongated cylindrical neck with a flaring rim extends from the body. The glass itself is translucent and showcases a very slight pale yellow hue.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd Century AD

Object History

Ex SM collection, London 1970-2010.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, with some earthly encrustations. There is a crack at the base of the vessel.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:3.7 x H:10.8 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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