Ancient Roman Glass Flask - (1)
ITEM: Flask MATERIAL: Glass CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A. D DIMENSIONS: 90 mm x 40 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Private collection, S. A. , collected in 1970s 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. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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ITEM: Flask MATERIAL: Glass CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A. D DIMENSIONS: 90 mm x 40 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Private collection, S. A. , collected in 1970s 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. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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