Roman iridescent glass cosmetic unguentarium flask: 1st-3rd century AD.

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Seller: grimstonian ✉️ (3,441) 100%, Location: West Sussex, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 332453295410 Roman iridescent glass cosmetic unguentarium flask: 1st-3rd century AD.. Roman iridescent glass cosmetic unguentarium flask: 1st-3rd century AD.

Roman iridescent glass cosmetic unguentarium flask: 1st-3rd century AD.

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Roman glass unguentarium A Roman unguentarium formed of  pale green glass, with a rolled-out rim and piriform body with rounded base. Height 8.2 cms (3.2 ins). Complete and intact, with patches of iridescence and encrustation. Origin: Eastern Mediterranean: Circa 1st-3rd century AD.    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.   Provenance: This item is not a UK find and as such is not subject to the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Purchased from a UK prominent dealer and previously in a private London collection, legally acquired on the UK Arts market in the early 1990s. Supplied with illustrated Certificate of Authenticity guarantee.    (code G069)

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  • Condition: Roman iridescent glass cosmetic unguentarium flask: 1st-3rd century AD.
  • Type: Flask bottle
  • Culture: Roman
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Material: Glass

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