ROMAN PALE YELLOW GLASS UNGUENTARIUM

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A beautiful Roman unguentarium made of translucent pale yellow glass. The vessel is characterised by its hemispherical body, long tapered neck, flared spout, and folded rim. The smooth surface of the vessel has a light iridescence that creates rainbow hues, enhancing its elegant form. For similar see: The British Museum, Registration number: 1896,0201.296.
Size: 55mm x 35mm; Weight: 15g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Estimate: GBP 150 - 300