Roman Glass Unguentaria (group of 3)

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A lovely ensemble of 3 free-blown glass vessels known as unguentaria (singular unguentarium) used for storing perfumes, balms, or other scented oils. Though 2 are formed from a light green glass and 1 from blue, all 3 present rounded bases and drop-form bodies that taper to lengthy necks and flared rims. Note the stunning flakes of iridescence nicely complementing each of their elegant forms. Size (of largest): 0.75" in diameter x 3.25" H (1.9 cm x 8.3 cm)

Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s

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Condition Report: Stable hairline pressure fissures to smallest and second largest. Pontil mark on smallest and second largest. Pontil mark on underside of base. A pontil scar or mark indicates that a vessel was free-blown, while the absence of such a mark suggests that the work was either mold-blown or that the mark was intentionally smoothed away or wore away over time. Otherwise, all are intact and excellent with gorgeous iridescence.