{"product_id":"ancient-roman-glass-candlestick-unguentarium-ii","title":"Ancient Roman Iridescent Glass Candlestick Unguentarium, Eastern Mediterranean, circa 2nd–3rd Century AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Mediterranean, circa 2nd–3rd century AD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly elegant \u003cstrong\u003eRoman blown-glass unguentarium of candlestick form\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by its exceptionally elongated proportions and beautifully preserved ancient iridescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel has a low, broad \u003cstrong\u003edomed body\u003c\/strong\u003e, from which rises a very long, gently tapering tubular neck. The mouth opens into a wide, flattened \u003cstrong\u003eeverted rim\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a strong horizontal counterpoint to the slender vertical neck. The simplicity and balance of the form give the vessel an almost strikingly modern appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree-blown in pale green glass, the unguentarium would originally have been used to contain a small quantity of \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, scented oil, cosmetic preparation or medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e. The exceptionally narrow neck was practical as well as elegant, helping to control the dispensing of its valuable contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is particularly attractive, retaining extensive \u003cstrong\u003egolden, silver, pink, violet and green iridescence\u003c\/strong\u003e created by centuries of burial and chemical weathering. Areas of mineral incrustation remain around the neck and mouth, while the broad lower body displays especially luminous patches of ancient iridescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnguentaria of this elongated type were produced throughout the Roman Empire, with numerous examples associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Mediterranean and Middle East\u003c\/strong\u003e, important centres of Roman glass production and trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel survives substantially intact, including the delicate long neck and broad everted rim, making it a particularly decorative example of Roman glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 2nd–3rd century AD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Mediterranean \/ Middle East\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green translucent glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-blown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candlestick unguentarium with domed body, elongated tapering neck and broad everted rim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfume, scented oil, cosmetic or medicinal vessel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially intact; extensive ancient weathering, mineral deposits and particularly attractive multicoloured iridescence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836187103569,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/Unguentariumii.png?v=1788970243","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/ancient-roman-glass-candlestick-unguentarium-ii","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}