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Larger Roman Glass Cosmetic Jar browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives:Regional Art:Ancient World:Roman: Pre AD 1000: Item # 471580
Janus Antiquities By Appointment New Jersey (330) 612-3957 Guest Book SOLD |
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The earliest man-made glass predated the Roman empire by 2000 years, but the Romans used a greater quantity and variety of glass than any other civilization before the Renaissance. The discovery of glassblowing in the first century B.C. transformed glass from a luxury item into the medium for making objects for everyday use. Glass had a long history of production in the eastern Mediterranean, and the majority of common glass objects were produced in Syria and Israel during the later centuries of the Roman empire. Glassblowing also allowed a variety of means to decorate objects while they were hot, resulting in increasingly elaborate and beautiful creations. This piece features some faint ribbing around the body which have been enhanced by subsequent mineral encrustations that sparkle nicely.
AGE: 3rd-4th century A.D. CONDITION: Intact and quite stable. This piece was blown from a little heavier glass than some of the others I have available, and it would be a good choice for long-distance shipping. DIMENSIONS: 3" tall |
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