Ancient Roman Glass Double Balsamarium with Applied Handles

Object Description

A fine Ancient Roman double balsamarium in pale green glass, decorated with applied glass trailing. The vessel is composed of two conjoined tubular phials with slightly flared and thickened rims. The lower part of the body is decorated with a thin applied trail of turquoise glass creating horizontal bands. Two handles have been applied from the body to the rim and extend upwards to form a basket handle.

The stand is for reference only.

Date: Circa 3rd-4th century AD

Object History

Ex. Japanese private collection, London, acquired 1970-2010.

Object Condition

Very fine condition. Beautiful iridescence visible with some earthly encrustations on the surface. Some loss of trailing to the body consistent with age.

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