Ancient Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium

GBP 250.00

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Object Description

A miniature Ancient Roman candlestick unguentarium blown from translucent glass. The vessel features a flattened, everted rim and a short cylindrical neck tapering in gradually at the shoulder with a slight twist. The shoulder flares out forming a domed body, which sits above a flat, wide disc shaped base. Mother of pearl-like iridescences is visible to the surface along with opaque weathering.

Date: Circa 1st – 3rd century AD

Object History

Ex S.M collection, London, 1970-2010.

Object Condition

Fine condition. Earth encrustations on surface and interior

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:2.5 x x D:3.7 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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