Pair Roman Bronze and Glass Vessels
Pair Roman bronze and glass vessels; one bronze cosmetic bottle from Roman period 1st-2nd century A.D., likely used by Romans for cosmetics and other fluids, found in Roman Mausoleum in Ashkelon, with chip in top of vessel, includes inscribed wooden base, 4 x 1.5 inches not including base; one green glass unguentarium from Roman period 2nd-3rd century A.D., found near Jerusalem, includes inscribed wooden base, 4.5 x 2.5 inches not including base; both pieces acquired from Kaufmann's Antiques (Tel Aviv) in 1967-68, certificates of authenticity may be provided upon request.
Condition Report: Generally good condition apart from minor abrasions and light encrustations; minor chip to top of cosmetic bottle
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Pair Roman bronze and glass vessels; one bronze cosmetic bottle from Roman period 1st-2nd century A.D., likely used by Romans for cosmetics and other fluids, found in Roman Mausoleum in Ashkelon, with chip in top of vessel, includes inscribed wooden base, 4 x 1.5 inches not including base; one green glass unguentarium from Roman period 2nd-3rd century A.D., found near Jerusalem, includes inscribed wooden base, 4.5 x 2.5 inches not including base; both pieces acquired from Kaufmann's Antiques (Tel Aviv) in 1967-68, certificates of authenticity may be provided upon request.
Condition Report: Generally good condition apart from minor abrasions and light encrustations; minor chip to top of cosmetic bottle