PAIR OF ROMAN GLASS BEAKERS

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A pair of Roman glass vessels. The first vessel on the left has a flared rim, cylindrical body and is seated on a concave base. The first vessel has a gorgeous pearlescent patina. The second vessel has a pear shaped body, with a moulded line on the shoulder and has a large neck that is connected to a vertical, short rim. These vessels were likely used for storing perfumes or scented oils. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 74.51.5819.
Size: 65-100mm x 65-100mm; Weight: 130g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Gorny & Mosch, Sale 194, Kunst der Antike, 14 December 2010, Lot 116.

300
Estimate: GBP 450 - 900