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THBEastern Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
Lot 32d
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Fine Arts
Nov 8, 2018
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2018-11-08 10:00:00
2018-11-08 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Roman, Eastern Empire or early Byzantine period, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. A fine free-blown double unguentarium, composed of translucent green glass, which is defined by a flat base and smooth pontil scar, a pair of conjoined tubular containers, two rounded rims which meet in the middle, and applied trail handles which zigzag down the side of each tube. Vessels like this example were used to hold two types of scented oils or perfumes so Roman ladies could have a variety of scents at their disposal. Covered in faint silvery iridescence, this is a fabulous example of fine Roman artistry! Custom lucite display stand included. Size: 1.55" W x 4.2" H (3.9 cm x 10.7 cm); 4.625" H (11.7 cm) on included custom stand.
For a stylistically-similar example with a large stirrup-shaped trail handle, please see "Shining Vessels: Ancient Glass from Greek, Roman and Islamic Times." Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, 1991, p. 92, fig. 171.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#139761A couple of stable hairline fissures across top half of verso and light encrustations within vessels, otherwise intact and very good. A smooth pontil scar indicates that this vessel was free-blown and that it was removed or smoothed away over time. Nice earthen deposits as well as faint silver iridescence throughout.Condition
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