Roman Glass Bottle, Ribbed

Translucent, pale green glass with seven vertical ribs along the piriform body. Small constriction at the join to the cylindrical neck. The flared mouth with inward folded rim. Standing on a rounded base. The surface with areas of silvery iridescence. Size: H. 11 cm Material: Glass Culture: Roman, 1st-2nd century AD Condition: Two small fragments on the neck fixed. Fine condition with appealing iridescense. Provenance: Swiss private collection E. M. , prior to 1970. Thence art market Zurich, March 2021 sale. Provenance data to the buyer. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Offered lots legally acquired, due diligence conducted to ensure the stated provenance. Related documents seen by Catawiki. Worldwide shipping with registered priority mail. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland. Import taxes for buyers in the countries of the European Union – reduced customs duties of 5% in the United Kingdom – no fees in the United States and in Switzerland. Italia: Importazione soggetta all’IVA – per accelerare lo sdoganamento e la consegna, spedito con UPS.