roman glass jar with indented sides

A Roman free blown jar in pale green glass. The jar has a rounded rectangular body with four indentations, made with a tool the rim splayed out to the diameter of the body, and standing on a flattened, base.

Roman eastern empire: 3rd century AD. (likely 200-250 AD.)Complete and intact with areas of pretty iridescence, a light crust over parts of the body.Height: 7.8 cms (3 ins). For similar example see item 153 Ancient Lamps in the Royal Ontario Museum J.W. HayesPurchased from UK collection of P.C. 1990-2010According to Stuart Flemming (Roman Glass: Reflections on Cultural Change ) this kind of vessel is quite identical to one found in a physician’s grave in Cologne, GermanySuch flasks are frequently at Hellenistic and Roman sites, especially in cemeteries. Its most common use was probably as a container for the cosmetic oils and unguents, which were gathered from all corners of the extensive Roman empire.All our items include shipping to mainland UK.All items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: EUCXDR3GF

Materials:

Glass

Height (cm):

7.8

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