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LOT 0185
Roman Mould-Blown Blue-Green Glass Janus Flask
CIRCA 3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (16.2 grams, 68 mm).
Round body formed of two plump-faced heads with dimpled chins and curly hair, one face peaceful, the other disgruntled; a long, cylindrical neck with a flaring, folded rim.
ProvenanceEx private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1999.
Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information page with provenance.
Cf. Antonaras, A., Ancient Glass in the J.Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2025, p.192, no.200, for a similar janiform unguentarium or flask.
FootnotesJaniform vessels belong to a large group of mould-blown vessels that depict human heads in a naturalistic style. The body of the vessel features either a whole head or the frontal part of two heads placed back-to-back. Most of the examples, in general, are handleless flasks or unguentaria.
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LOT 0185
Roman Mould-Blown Blue-Green Glass Janus Flask
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£300 (EUR 348; USD 405) +BP*
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