Antiques & Works of Art
Lot 7:
A Roman Ribbed Glass Unguentarium, Circa 1st–3rd Century...
Description
A Roman Ribbed Glass Unguentarium, Circa 1st–3rd Century AD.
Free-blown glass vessel of globular form with a short, constricted neck rising to a slightly flared rim. The rounded body encircled with applied horizontal ribbing, evenly spaced and subtly raised, creating a banded decorative effect.
The surface displays areas of natural weathering and iridescent encrustation in soft tones of pale gold, silver-grey, and muted earth hues, characteristic of prolonged burial.
H: Approximately 9cm
Provenance: Private collection from a British gentleman.
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