Roman Golden Amber Glass Unguentarium

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Object Description

A fine Roman unguentarium blown from golden amber glass. The vessel features a flat base with a pontil mark and a bulbous body. The shoulders taper in to a thin, cylindrical neck leading to a flared, uneven rim. Beautiful iridescence covers the surface along with encrustation.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD

Object History

Ex Abelita family collection, acquired 1980-2015.

Object Condition

Excellent condition

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:3.5 x H:6.8 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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