Roman Light Blue Glass Globular Bottle

GBP 495.00

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Object Description

A very fine Ancient Roman bottle formed from pale blue glass featuring iridescence to the surface. The body of the vessel is large and globular in shape. A short cylindrical neck develops to a circular mouth with a wide, folded rim. The bottle rests upon a flat base. The glass displays a translucent, pale blue colouration and is enriched with a beautiful polychromatic iridescence across the body and base. Earthy encrustations, minor weathering, scratches and pinprick bubbles feature to the surface.

Date: Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD

Object History

Ex. Israeli Collection, 1990s.

Object Condition

Very fine. Earthy encrustations, wear and weathering to the surface. Good iridescence and translucency to the glass.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:9.4 x H:12.8 centimeters

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Dealer Location

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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