Ancient Roman Iridescence Jar

Object Description

A fine Roman jar blown from clear glass featuring a globular body which slightly tapers in to a concave base. The shoulders narrow in at the neck and flares out to a funnel-shaped mouth. Two handles have been tooled and applied to either side from the shoulder to below the rim. An exquisite purple and blue iridescence covers the surface along with some encrustation.

Date: Circa 4th-5th century AD

Object History

From an important London, UK collection, 1970s-1990’s

Object Condition

Very fine condition, iridescence across the surface.

Object Details