Roman Marbled Sand-Core Glass Unguentarium

GBP 750.00

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Object Description

A delicate Roman glass unguentarium in a dark yellow core, laced with brown and white marbling. The bottle features a pyriform shaped body with a flattened base and a slightly concave centre. Upwards the bottle comprises of a wide cylindrical neck which tapers outwards to an everted folded over and slightly flattened rim. The bottle displays a rough surface with some air bubbles consistent with the casting process.

Date: Circa 1st century AD

Object Condition

Very fine condition. Earthly encrustations to the interior. Some bubbles to the glass which is consistent with the casting process.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:3.7 x H:8.3 centimeters

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By appointment only.

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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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