Roman ointment bottle of bright blue glass
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Object number
AR3545-23
| Object: |
Roman ointment bottle
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| Material: |
Bright cobalt blue, transparent glass.
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| Period: |
1st century AD. Roman Imperial period. |
| Description: |
Roman ointment bottle, used for oil or perfume. The small glass vessel has a double-conical body and a cylindrical neck. The upper half of the body is set off by a constriction. The bottom of the vessel flattens into a base. The neck terminates in an outward facing lip. The bright blue color is remarkable, making the vessel stand out. It was produced in a Roman province of the eastern Mediterranean. |
| Dimensions: |
60mm height. 48mm diameter.
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| Condition: |
Perfect condition. The exterior has been gently cleaned, attractive find deposits are visible on the inside.
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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. A. von Saldern, Gläser der Antike, p. 221, no. 643. Cf. Y. Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum, p. 114, no. 97. Cf. D. Whitehouse, Roman Glass in The Corning Museum of Glass, Volume One, p. 147, no. 248. |
| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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