Tall Roman Glass Bottle w/ Nice Iridescence

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A beautiful mold-formed bottle shaped from translucent glass of a blue-green hue. The tall, rectangular vessel has a concave, bullseye-style base, smooth walls that round inwards at the shoulder, a slightly compressed neck base beneath a narrow neck, and a thick, splayed rim. The broad trail handle bears a protruding curve along one side and slender impressions along the midsection. Layers of rainbow-hued iridescence have formed across the bottle and nicely complement its turquoise hues. Size: 2.25" W x 8.75" H (5.7 cm x 22.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000

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Condition Report: Repaired from multiple large and small pieces with chips and adhesive residue along break lines, losses in some areas, and ample earthen material within interior cavity for stabilization. Chips to walls and handle, with heavy encrustations along exterior. Great iridescence throughout.