Exceptional Iridescent Roman Glass Flask

GBP 395.00

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Object Description

A stunning Ancient Roman glass flask, reminiscent of the date shaped glass flask type. The vessel features an oval shaped body and a short neck leading to a rounded, everted rim. Featuring an extremely luminous silver iridescence, this flask represents a wonderful example of everyday items, likely used by a woman belonging the wealthy class.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd Century AD

Object History

From an important collection of a Japanese gentleman, deceased, 1970-2015.

Object Condition

Extremely fine, some earthly encrustations on the surface.

Object Details

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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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