Roman
A Roman unguentarium in pale green glass. The flask has a rounded bell-shaped body, tall neck, with flattened rim and stands on a flat base. The glass and crust exhibit attractive patches of iridescence.
At the height of its popularity in Rome, glass was present in nearly every aspect of daily life. It was a particularly favoured container for precious, valuable liquids, such as expensive oils, perfumes, and medicines which were produced from all corners of the Roman empire.
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Glass
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14,5 cm
Eastern Mediterranean: Circa 3rd century AD.
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private collection H. F. France
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SOLD
