Roman Translucent Glass Unguentarium

CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

5 1/2 in.(5 7/8 in.) (56.8 grams total, glass:14 cm (15 cm including stand)).

With piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and rolled flange rim; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of Lloyd and Jeanne Raport, Washinton D.C. and Florida, formed between 1972-2000.
Estate auction, Weschlers, Maryland, 1985, lot 250.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, accession number 1901,0413.3009, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0894