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Large Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium
Item Description
C. 2nd century AD
A nice large translucent glass unguentarium with a tall neck, out turned rim and a broad body with a concave base and slight iridescence to surfaces.
It was said that in ancient times, Unguntariums were used as tear-catchers for mourning loved ones.
Intact and of a large size with some iridescence to surfaces and some earthy surface deposits.
Ref: Ancient Glass by Bergmann. Oliver. Carnegie. Page 82.
Provenance; Ex Cambridge Gentleman Collection, collected from the 1980’s-2000’s.
Size: 198mm height
£595.00
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