Roman Pale Blue Glass Bottle

GBP 750.00

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Object Description

A very fine Ancient Roman bottle moulded from pale blue translucent glass. The vessel features a flat base with a spheroid body leading to a narrow cylindrical neck and an everted rim. Vertical ribs embellish the top half of the body, two deep horizontal rims frame a central panel of a scroll frieze, parts now worn away. Beautiful blue iridescence covers the surface.

Date: Circa 1st – 3rd century AD

Object Condition

Fine condition, small chips and hairline crack to the lower section. Some encrustation is visible.

Object Details

  • material
  • dimensions
    H:6.9 centimeters

Dealer Opening Times

By appointment only.

Dealer Contact

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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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