Ancient Roman Small Golden Yellow Glass Bottle

GBP 1,350.00

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Object Description

A fine small Roman perfume bottle blown from yellow glass now covered with iridescence creating a golden effect. The vessel features a globular body with a slightly flattened base (allowing the bottle to stand on its own). The body tapers into a short, narrow, cylindrical neck leading to a flared, uneven rim. Beautiful iridescence with a green shimmer covers the surface along with encrustation.

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Date: Circa 1st Century AD

Object History

Ex J.L collection, Surrey, previously Ex S.M. collection, London, 1970 – 2010.

Object Condition

Excellent condition. Beautiful iridescence visible to the surface along with minor earthly encrustation.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:7 x H:9 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
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