Roman unguentarium
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Object number
AR2680-GF07
| Object: |
Roman unguentarium
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| Material: |
Transparent glass.
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| Period: |
1st cent. AD to 2nd cent. AD. Roman Imperial period. |
| Description: |
Roman cosmetic bottle from the Eastern Mediterranean. Glass vessel with almost spherical body and long neck, constricted at its base. The bottom is flattened. The lip is directed outwards.
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| Dimensions: |
181mm height and 108mm diameter.
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| Condition: |
Perfect condition, despite the large size. Also note the iridescent patina directly on the glass and a layer of patina above. The top layer is either a strong incrustation or remains of an ancient coating. It comes off easily.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2019 from the estate of professor Ritschel, Austria. Exported with the approval of the Austrian federal monuments office. Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Ritschel acquired his collection between 1960 and 1970 from international art dealers. Professor Ritschel played an important role for the culture and historical heritage of Salzburg in Austria. He supported the town's cultural development with great commitment. For example, he sponsored the restoration of the Franciscan Church. As a president of the local museum association he was playing a key role in the erection of the Salzburg Museum in the Neue Residenz. The author and brilliant writer manifested his interest in history in over 50 books and 500 columns telling the story of Salzburg. He lived his passion to communicate history to a broader public. For his achievements Karl-Heinz Ritschel was decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art. Also his private collection of ancient art was impressive, focussing on Roman pottery, glass, bronzes and portraiture. We have taken great care to prepare the apparently unpublished pieces with our usual high claim to quality. Now we would like to give them back to the commitment and care of a well-managed collection. |
| References: |
Cf. U. Liepmann, Glas der Antike, p. 72, no. 72. Similar Y. Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum, p. 212, no. 251 and 253. |
| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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