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A Roman yellow glass unguentarium

About the Item

Belly-shaped with cylindrical neck and with folded down collar rim, the unguentarium with twisted glass decoration with white intertwining the main yellow colour 4.5 cm (h) Intact Ex. German private collection H.G., collected between 1970s-1990s Roman glass was used primarily for the production of vessels. It developed from Hellenistic technical traditions, initially concentrating on the production of intensely coloured cast glass vessels. However, during the 1st century AD the industry underwent rapid technical growth that saw the introduction of glass blowing and the dominance of colourless or ‘aqua’ glasses. By the end of the century large scale manufacturing resulted in the establishment of glass as a commonly available material in the Roman world, including technically very difficult specialized types of luxury glass.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Diameter: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Other
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1st-2nd century AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    UTRECHT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6566236574142
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