Ancient Roman Green Glass Candlestick Unguentarium

GBP 295.00

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Object Description

A squat ancient Roman candlestick unguentarium, blown from translucent green glass. A short, gently domed base leads to a long neck, which folds out to a wide, flattened rim. The base is slightly indented. There is mother-of-pearl iridescence and earthly encrustation visible on both the inner and outer surfaces.

Date: Circa 1st – 4th Century AD

Object Condition

Very fine. Earthly encrustations to the outer and inner surfaces.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:5/2 x x D:8.2 centimeters

Dealer Opening Times

By appointment only.

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Dealer Location

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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