Ancient Roman Glass for Sale - Artemis Gallery
Ancient Roman / Roman-period glass is used to describe glass items produced from 100 B.C. to 400 A.D. within the boundaries of the Roman Empire, which included much of Europe, parts of North Africa, the Middle East especially Syria, and reached as far as present-day Afghanistan. With the invention of the “blowing pipe” technique, glass-making was completely modernized, in that glass could be shaped by hand. Under the reign of the first Emperor Augustus (1st century B.C.) glass-making became an important industry in the Roman Empire.
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A Pair of Roman Glass Unguents / Bottles
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From the eastern Roman Empire, ca 2nd the 4th centuries AD. Indented about an inch above the base, then again another inch higher, with thin neck and everted rim.
$675.00
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Roman Red / Purple Glass Unguent
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From ancient Rome, ca. 1st to 2nd century A.D. Rare purplish-red glass vessel with bulbish-shaped body and tall, thin neck; with silver and gold flecked iridescence.
$895.00
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Roman Glass Olla / Jar
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From ancient Rome, ca. 400 AD. Round-bodied glass vessel used to hold liquids. Allover purplish hue with speckled iridescence. Dimpled base.
$495.00
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Roman Glass Beaker
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From ancient Rome, ca. 4th Century AD. Pale aqua blue glass cup, the sides slightly bulging, rim lightly flared and ground flat; single role of darker blue...
$975.00
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Large Roman Glass Unguent
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Roman, or Syrian or Lebanese manufacture, ca 2nd to 4th century AD. Large, light green bottle with bulbous base, thin neck and flared flat rim.
$295.00
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Roman Glass Unguent
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Roman, ca 2nd to 4th century AD. Green glass jar, used to hold precious oils and perfumes by the ultra wealthy. Measures 4" H.
$250.00
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A Roman Glass Unguent
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Graceful form! From ancient Rome, ca. 400 AD. Almost aubergine / purple colored glass footed vessel with applied handles - lovely areas of iridescence.
$695.00
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Unusual Tall Roman Glass Vessel
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In a shape that is reminiscent of an early "Coke" bottle. From ancient Rome, ca. 2nd to 3rd century AD. In tall, thin form with slightly tapered walls and flared rim,
$475.00
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Roman Glass and Gold Lion Pendant
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From ancient Rome, ca. 200 BC – 200 AD. Teal-blue glass roundel with relief image of a striding lion, a typical Roman symbol, having ancient high karat gold...
$895.00
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Ancient Roman glass was made by using sand, alkali, sodium carbonate, coloring agents (metals) and was formed with burning seaweed and lime. Iridescence on many ancient glass pieces is caused by the chemical decomposition of glass, from extended burial / humidity and acid in the soil. Glass bottles were widespread in the ancient Roman Empire and used for oil, perfume, kohl and a whole range of other cosmetics, medicines and ointments.
