Object Description
A beautiful Ancient Roman glass alabastron, finely blown in yellow coloured glass. The vessel features a globular body with a slightly dimpled base and a short neck with an everted rim. The design of the vessel is enriched by the addition of applied pale turquoise handles. The yellow colour of the glass was achieved by adding lead to the molten glass. The passing of time has left some delicate iridescence to the glass’ surface.
Date: 1st-2nd century AD