Ancient Roman Green Glass Perfume Bottle

GBP 700.00

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Object Description

A stunning, miniature ancient Roman bottle, blown from emerald-coloured glass. The vessel features thick walls and a bell-shaped body that sits on a carinated bottom with a small circular base. A short neck leads to a small mouth with an everted rim. A thin wheel-cut groove encircles the top and the bottom of the body. The glass is covered with a vivid, multi-coloured iridescence.

Date: Circa 1st century AD

Object History

Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s-2000s. From an important collection of glass, the property of a London gentleman.

Object Condition

Excellent condition. A beautiful iridescence to the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:2.2 x H: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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