Roman Yellow Glass Bottle

Object Description

A fine Ancient Roman glass bottle, made of a honey-coloured yellow glass. It features a wide piriform body, which sits on a slightly concave circular base. A subtle groove encircles the middle of the body, creating a beveled outline. Its long, cylindrical neck extends upwards from a tapered base towards an everted rolled rim and a small circular mouth. The glass presents with a beautiful translucency and honey-yellow colouring, achieved by adding lead to the molten glass. A delicate iridescence covers parts of the exterior and interior of the bottle.

Date: Circa 1st Century AD

Object History

From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.

Object Condition

Very good condition. Some irregularities to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with its age such as scratches, pinprick bubbles, and weathering to the surface. A beautiful iridescence and encrustations to the exterior and interior.

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