{"product_id":"ancient-roman-iridescent-glass-candlestick-unguentarium-eastern-mediterranean-circa-2nd-3rd-century-ad-copy","title":"Ancient Roman Glass Flask with Globular Body","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Mediterranean, circa 2nd–3rd century AD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial \u003cstrong\u003eRoman blown-glass flask or unguentarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, probably Eastern Mediterranean, with a beautifully simple globular form and extensive ancient surface weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is free-blown with a \u003cstrong\u003efull, rounded body\u003c\/strong\u003e, gently flattened at the base, rising through rounded shoulders to a long, slightly tapering cylindrical neck. The mouth terminates in a broad \u003cstrong\u003eout-turned and folded rim\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving definition to the otherwise restrained profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more attenuated candlestick unguentaria, this vessel has a comparatively \u003cstrong\u003egenerous capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bottles of this general form were widely used throughout the Roman world as containers for liquids and could have held perfumed or scented oils, cosmetics, medicinal preparations or other valued substances. Without archaeological context, its precise original contents cannot be determined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass appears naturally pale blue-green beneath a particularly extensive archaeological surface. Centuries of burial have produced \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy, ochre and brown mineral incrustation\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with areas of silvery weathering and subtle iridescence. Small areas around the rim reveal more clearly the original colour and translucency of the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body retains visible ancient fractures and appears to have been \u003cstrong\u003ereassembled or restored\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the complete profile survives, including the long neck and folded rim. The extensive weathering gives the flask a particularly evocative archaeological character.\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 blue-green glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-blown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Globular flask with elongated tapering neck and folded rim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vessel for oils, cosmetics, medicines or other liquids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reassembled\/restored with visible fractures; extensive ancient weathering and mineral incrustation, with areas of iridescence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836206043473,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/RomanFlask.png?v=1788970573","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/ancient-roman-iridescent-glass-candlestick-unguentarium-eastern-mediterranean-circa-2nd-3rd-century-ad-copy","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}