ROMAN DEEP BLUE GLASS PYRIFORM UNGUENTARIUM

Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 A Roman blue glass pointed unguentarium. The elongated pyriform body shrinks downward to close at a point at the bottom. Elongated unguentaria, with their pointed, solid toes, were completely unable to stand. In this case, they must have functioned not only to keep but to "carry" unguents as well. For similar see: Marmarais Muzesi, inv. 9.10.99.
Size: 280mm x 75mm; Weight: 75g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Estimate: GBP 4500 - 9000