Roman - Ancient Glass
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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Roman Glass Intaglio of Soldier
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Very rare and near-choice ancient Paste Glass Intaglio, ca 2nd to 3rd centuries AD. Mold-made in white, opalescent glass showing single standing male soldier, perhaps...
$295.00 $175.00
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Ancient Roman Glass Kohl Vessel
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Tall ancient Roman Glass Kohl Tube, ca. 2nd to 3rd centuries A.D. Used by the Roman elite to store precious makeup and fragrances. With bulbous base, flaring rim...
$1,395.00 $975.00
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Roman Glass Jar with Ribbed Design
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Ca 300 to 400 AD, made in Roman-occupied Syria or Lebanon. Ancient light green glass vessel with rolled rim and bulbous body, accented by numerous small ribs.
$395.00
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Roman Glass Aryballos
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Rare! Ancient Roman Glass Aryballos, ca. 2nd century A.D. Light green glass vellsel with applied spiral trail decoration. 2-1/8"H, intact/excellent condition.
$1,495.00
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Roman Glass Unguent Vase
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Choice ancient glass unguent or perfume jar, from the eastern Roman Empire, ca. 2nd to 4th centuries AD. Squatty vessel of yellow-green glass with bulbous base,long thin neck...
$175.00
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Very Fine Ancient Roman Glass Cup
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Ancient Glass Cup, Eastern Roman Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century A.D. Footed drinking vessel in bluish-green glass with everted rim.
$595.00
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Roman Glass Sack-Form Pouring Vessel
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A remarkable Roman glass vessel! Beyond paper-thin and showing signs of age from its nearly 2000 years of burial, yet still 100% intact, ca. 200 to 300 A.D.
$395.00 SOLD
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Roman Cobalt Blue Glass Jar
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Gorgeous color! From ancient Rome, ca. 100 to 300 AD. Dark blue colored glass flask with pear-shaped body and short tubular neck. Pale silvery-colored iridescence adds...
$595.00
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Roman Glass Jarlet
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Cute size! Ancient Roman Glass Jarlet, ca. 100 - 300 AD. Pale green glass vessel with a bit of a swirl, areas of iridescence. 2"H, intact/excellent condition.
$245.00
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Roman Glass Flask - Stunning Iridescence
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Absolutely stunning! From ancient Rome, ca. 100 - 300 AD. Tall aqua green colored flask with long cylindrically shaped neck and small, somewhat round/squat shaped body.
$695.00 SOLD
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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.
