Object Description
A finely blown, ancient Roman, green glass, double balsamarium, composed of two conjoined tubular phials. Each tubular compartments features slightly tapering walls and thickened rims. The phials conjoin at their base, ending in a rounded bottom. A basket handle features at the top, with its two ends attached to each side of the rim in the same coloured glass. Small bubbles of trapped air from the blowing process add further interest to the glass. Beautiful iridescence covers part of the body.
Please note the piece cannot stand unaided.
Date: Circa 4th-5th century AD