Roman Marbled Amber Glass Unguentarium

Object Description

A stunning Roman, blown glass unguentarium with an amber-coloured core, laced with different shades of brown, yellow and white marbling. The bottle features a wide pyriform body with a flattened base and a slightly concave centre. There is a very subtle groove encircling the middle of the body. Upwards the bottle leads to a cylindrical neck with an outsplayed rounded rim. The bottle displays a rough surface with some air bubbles consistent with the casting process.

Date: Circa 1st century AD

Object History

From the F.D. collection, 1990s. Ex Mayfair, London, UK, dealership. Ex collection of a London, UK, gentleman.

Object Condition

Professionally restored across the base and the neck. Rough surface with some air bubbles consistent with the casting process.

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