Southern Europe - Ancient glass
Ancient glass
Ancient glass and especially Roman glass was widely exported throughout the Mediterranean. Besides the functionality, being used as vials, flasks, balsamaria or parfume vessels, the beauty of these early pieces of art certainly had a dominating influence on their development. Skillfully worked mosaic glass from Greek and Roman times is a must-have in every contemporary ancient glass collection. Our online shop specializes in Roman glass, earlier core-formed glass vessels as well as ancient glass beads and jewellery. If you are not yet an ancient glass collector, we would like to draw your attention to the simple but elegant Roman glass vases e.g., a Roman unguentarium or a Roman alabastron, which were used extensively two millennia ago in the Imperium Romanum. We would be pleased to work with you on your personal collection and assist choosing special pieces you would like to add. Please do not hesitate to contact us any time via email or using our contact form. Correspondence is welcome in English, German, Italian, French, Russian or Japanese.-
Core-formed glass alabastronColourful example from the beginning of glass manufacturing in ancient Greece. Glass vessels like this were manufactured on the island of Rhodos during the 5th century BC.
€1,850
Alabastron from colourful core-formed glassColourful example from the beginning of glass manufacturing in ancient Greece. Glass vessels like this were manufactured on the island of Rhodos during the 5th and 4th century BC.
€3,140
Core-formed glass jugletThe brown glass with a decorative wave pattern imitates the shape of a Greek metal or pottery hydria, but without the handles at the sides. A nice example for the early glass production in Greek to Hellenistic times.
€2,080
Large Roman cinerary urnImpressive jar from the 1st or 2nd century AD. Great condition for ancient glass of this size. 26cm high.
€4,800
Roman glass mosaic bowlNice little bowl with an abstract colourful design. Dating to the early Roman Imperial period. With Italian export permit.
€3,450
Roman bowl of colourful ribbon glassThe bowl was made in mosaic glass technique. It is truely a work of art and a showpiece for the glass production in the Roman core region during the Early Imperial period.
€33,000
Roman marbled glass bowlA beautiful vessel and great example for the high quality glass production during the Early Roman Imperial period. From the 1976 catalogue Muenzen und Medaillen.
€11,000
Roman glass beakerBeautiful turquoise glass with incised decorative grooves. From the 1st or 2nd century AD.
€730
Spindle shaped Roman unguentariumA tall and slender glass vessel made of almost colourless glass. Similar finds from the 4th century are known from the Balkans and Cyprus.
€950
Roman glass beakerRare cup made of almost colourless, slightly turquoise glass. From the 2nd to 4th century AD.
€600