Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium

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Object Description

A Roman candlestick unguentarium blown from pale blue glass, now covered with beautiful red and multicoloured iridescence and encrustation. The vessel sits upon a flat base and features a domed body, long cylindrical neck and an out-splayed folded rim.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD

Object Condition

Very fine condition, beautiful shades of iridescence to the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:5 x H:12.2 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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