Ancient Roman Glass Flask - (1)

ITEM: Flask MATERIAL: Glass CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A. D DIMENSIONS: 140 mm x 38 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Private collection, S. A. , collected in 1970s Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license Vessels of this type are called Unguentaria because they were used as receptacles for unguents such as oils and perfumes that made up part of ancient Roman or Greek toilet. In some cases they were also thought to contain medicine. Unguentaria were normally made of clay or glass and exist in numerous shapes and sizes. Many of these objects were found in burial contexts and were initially though to have contained the tears of mourners hence their early term "tear bottles" or "lachrymatories". This particular type of unguentarium vessel is what is known as a "candle stick unguentarium" because it resembles the shape of a candle stick holder. Such a technique demonstrated the technical skills of ancient glass craftsmen. The procedure would have required competency and knowledge of high temperature glass crafting. Through the use of a long rod, air would have been blown into it in order to create the body of the vessel located on the opposite end of the rod in molten form. Depending on the skill of the glass maker, various shapes and designs could be created, frequently resulting in very delicate products. The colours depended on the materials used, the firing time, the melting temperature, and the reduction or oxidation temperature and the reduction or oxidation of the kiln atmosphere. In many In many cases the colour is unintentional; it is caused by the presence of impurities in the raw materials used, or by the dissolution of substances belonging to the or by the dissolution of substances belonging to the containers used. If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.