Roman Green Glass Double Balsamarium with Applied Handles

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Object Description

An exquisite Roman double balsamarium in translucent green glass. The vessel has been formed as a pair of conjoined tubes, with slightly flared tops and thickened rims. Two long, curvy handles have been drawn and tooled on both sides, starting near the base of the body and ending at the rim. Although their use is more decorative than practical. There is a pontil mark at the base of the balsamarium. The vessel is mounted on a custom-made stand.

Dimensions of the vessel without the stand: H 12.2cm x W 6.3cm

Date: 3rd – 5th century AD

Object Condition

Excellent condition, air bubbles trapped in the glass during the making process. Encrustation to the interior and exterior.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    H:15.3 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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