Lot 2222
Two More Unguentaria, One Vividly Iridescent. Roman, 1st-2nd century AD. Both with flaring cylindrical necks, and funnel-shaped mouths. The taller and slimmer in light green glass, with flattened, ovoid body. The shorter with folded, tapered foot. First intact and perfect, with areas of speckled silver to green, translucent iridescence. The shorter bottle has on its upper portion transparent shimmering to opaque, subtle creme-greens, indigos, and magentas, with even more vivid coloring to foot. But foot apparently a repair from another bottle. Nevertheless, both are colorful display pieces. Heights: 5-5/8"; 5-1/2". Lot of 2.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
Cf. G.A.E. Vol. 1, pl. 67, for first. Both said to have been acquired in Istanbul in 1970.
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