Roman Glass Unguentarium Pair
3rd-5th century AD. A pair of iridescent glass unguentaria, each two narrow tubes with pinched bottoms, applied handle, one with applied trail spiral to the lower body. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 742. 32 grams total, 10-10.5cm (4"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s. [2]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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3rd-5th century AD. A pair of iridescent glass unguentaria, each two narrow tubes with pinched bottoms, applied handle, one with applied trail spiral to the lower body. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 742. 32 grams total, 10-10.5cm (4"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s. [2]
Condition Report: Fine condition.