LOT 391 ROMAN GLASS AMPHORISKOS
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Ca. 200-300 AD. A glass amphoriskos with a squat globular lower body, supported by a low circular foot and topped by a cylindrical neck with a funnel mouth and a rim folded outward. The neck is adorned with a stunning blue glass ring at mid-height, and a pair of blue glass handles connect the shoulder with the neck's ring. The amphoriskos was a small container used for holding precious liquids, such as perfumes or oils, in the ancient Roman world. It was typically used as a personal perfume bottle and would have been carried by wealthy individuals or used for ritual purposes. The production of glass was an important industry in the Roman world, and glassmakers were highly valued for their skills. The Roman Empire was known for its innovation and refinement of glassmaking techniques, including the development of the blown glass technique, which allowed for the creation of more complex and intricate glass objects.Size: L:`140mm / W:90mm ; 125gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
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