Roman Iridescent Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century AD. A 'candlestick' style glass unguentarium with shallow domed body, long slender neck, broad everted rim and shallow pontil to base; iridescence to surface. See The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 74.51.5769, for very similar. Property of a North London gentleman; ex London art market 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition; old repair at rim.
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2nd-3rd century AD. A 'candlestick' style glass unguentarium with shallow domed body, long slender neck, broad everted rim and shallow pontil to base; iridescence to surface. See The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 74.51.5769, for very similar. Property of a North London gentleman; ex London art market 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition; old repair at rim.