Lot n° 24
Estimation :
250 - 350
EUR
Result without fees
Result
: 320EUR
ROMAN TIME, Mediterranean Basin. - Lot 24
ROMAN TIME, Mediterranean Basin.
Unguentarium with globular body topped by a long, narrow neck ending in flat, slightly hemmed lips.
Glass with pearly and multicolored iridescence
H. 21 cm L. 9.5 cm
Provenance :
Collection of Professor Kenneth Graham.
This unguentarium, with its slender shape and pearly iridescence, illustrates the importance of glass objects in the Roman Empire. Used to preserve perfumed oils or balms, it was prized for its elegance and functional role, while reflecting the refinement of Roman practices.
Expert: Serge REYNES
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