Roman glass flask
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AR2656
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Roman glass flask
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| Material: |
Pale green transparent glass with a nice iridescent patina.
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| Period: |
1st to 2nd century AD. Roman Imperial period. |
| Description: |
Large Roman glass flask, so-called unguentarium. Possibly used for perfume or precious oils.
THe body is shaped like conus. The long cylindrical neck terminates in a plate shaped lip.
This ancient glass is a good example for the mass production in the Roman provinces of the eastern Mediterranean.
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| Dimensions: |
168mm height, 115mm diameter.
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| Condition: |
Perfect condition. Body fully intact. Surface slightly cleaned, but remains of original iridescent patina. A piece worthy of being exhibited in a museum.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2018 from the Germany private individual U. Kuehn. Inherited in 2018 from the German private collection Schulz. Mr. & Mrs. Schulz built their respectable collection between the late 1960ies and early 1970ies. Due to their broad interest and focus on aesthetics the collection spanned pre-historic artefacts, as well as ancient and ethnographic art. This glass has been acquired 1970 March 23rd at Sotheby's auction no. 23 in London, lot no. 92 (1 out of 9 objects). Previously heritage of Nancy Cunard. The English private collection of the famous Nancy Cunard has been assembled before 1965. |
| References: |
Cf. Y. Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum, p. 213, no. 255.
Cf. F. Neuburg, Antikes Glas, fig. 57.
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| Authenticity: |
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