Large Roman Pale Green Glass Bottle with Dimpled Body

Object Description

A stunning, very large Roman bottle blown from pale green translucent glass. The vessel features a squat ovoid body that sits on a concave base. Above a cylindrical neck tapers in at the base of the body and again before the funnel top and plain rounded rim. The body of the vessel is decorated with elongated vertical dimples. Beautiful iridescence covers the surface of the glass.

Date: Circa 4th-5th 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. The vessel is solid and intact. Earthy encrustations and iridescence to the surface. Some discolouration to the glass.

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