Roman aubergine-coloured glass jar
€500
available
Object number
AR3545-22
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Roman glass jar
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| Material: |
Beautiful aubergine-coloured glass.
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| Period: |
3rd century AD to 4th century AD. Late Roman Imperial period. |
| Description: |
Small glass vessel with a spherical body, the base flattened. A short, tapered neck merging into an outward-facing lip. From one of the Roman glass factories in the eastern Mediterranean. Closely comparable jars come from Syria-Palestine.
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| Dimensions: |
56mm height. Approximately 51mm diameter.
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| Condition: |
Nearly perfect condition. Tiny chips on the lip and inconspicuous scratches on the lower body. The exterior has been gently cleaned, and the interior has attractive find deposits.
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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: |
Cf. F. Neuburg, Antikes Glas, no. 59. Cf. Y. Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum, pp. 204 and 236, nos. 298 and 300. Cf. D. Whitehouse, Roman Glass in The Corning Museum of Glass, Volume One, p. 166, no. 289. |
| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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