HUGE ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE WITH CIRCLES

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman translucent glass bottle, presenting with a circular concave base and globular body. The body dramatically tapers to a long, slender neck and flared rim. A beautiful silvery iridescence adorns the exterior, while one side of the interior is coated in a shimmering iridescent hue. For similar see: The Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art, Ancient glass, fig. 11.
Size: 165mm x 130mm; Weight: 170g
Provenance: Private collection, London, UK. ex. F. Piket 1980s, Netherlands. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

500
Estimate: GBP 750 - 1500