Lot 171A

Three Ancient Roman Blown Glass Vessels

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Three Ancient Roman Blown Glass Vessels
Three Ancient Roman Blown Glass Vessels
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Three Ancient Roman Blown Glass Vessels

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $300

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June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US
Description:

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1–300 CE. A group of three blown glass unguentaria, comprising a small baluster-form jar with flared rim and two elongated tubular kohl or perfume applicator vessels, each in pale aqua glass with attractive iridescent silver patina developed through burial. Unguentaria were among the most common personal toiletry vessels of the Roman world, used to store and apply perfumes, oils, cosmetics, and medicinal ointments, and were produced in vast quantities across the Empire following the widespread adoption of glass-blowing in the 1st century BCE. All three pieces display the characteristic surface iridescence that collectors prize, a result of centuries of soil chemistry acting on the glass surface. longest: 0.45" W x 3" H (1.1 cm W x 7.6 cm H).

Provenance: private J. M. collection, Fountain Hills, Arizona, USA acquired via family descent. Mother acquired these on September 17, 1970 at Asfar Brothers Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon

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Item # 203125

  • Condition: Excellent. Flaking to iridescence when handled. Striations and pitting, but otherwise intact. Mineral and earthen deposits on the interiors.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000