Roman juglet of honey-yellow glass
€1,600
available
Object number
AR3545-37
| Object: |
Roman glass juglet
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| Material: |
Beautiful honey-yellow glass. With turquoise handle, foot ring and decorative thread.
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| Period: |
3rd century AD to 4th century AD. Late Roman Imperial period. |
| Description: |
A Roman glass juglet in the form of an oinochoe. The honey-yellow body is almost cylindrical, with a flattened base and a turquoise base ring. The flat shoulder transitions into a slightly tapered neck, culminating in a trefoil-shaped spout with a turquoise rim. A turquoise strap handle is attached there and curves steeply to the shoulder. This elegant vessel has a striking presence thanks to the shimmering yellow glass with its turquoise contrasts. It originates from a Roman workshop in the eastern Mediterranean, likely in the province of Syria. |
| Dimensions: |
120mm height. 86mm diameter including handle.
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| Condition: |
Near-perfect condition. Only a modern chip under the base, which is not visible when the glass is upright. And inconspicuous, stable cracks in one spot on the wall. The exterior has been gently cleaned, attractive deposits of fossils on the inside. Iridescent patina on the handle. A magnificent specimen.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2024 from the Kaufmann family collection, Germany. Acquired by the founder of the collection, E. Kaufmann, between 1975 and 1989. A collector's note for the piece is available in copy. It was sold by the German art dealer couple Anne and Dr. J. Christof Roselt. Dr. Roselt is better known for his tenure as director of the Bergisch Museum of Burg Castle, Germany, during which he played a pivotal role in developing and curating its cultural-historical collection.
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| References: |
For an almost identical example, cf. C. R. Mack, Classical Art from Carolina Collections, p. 48, no. 70. And another example, probably also from the same workshop, in A. von Saldern, Gläser der Antike, pp. 328–329, no. 669. See Y. Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum, p. 177, no. 199. For the only example from the art market known to us, cf. Sotheby Parke Bernet, London, auction 4-5 June 1979, The Constable-Maxwell Collection of Ancient Glass, lot 302. |
| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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