Ancient Roman Glass Spendide Balsamaire Violin - 93 mm

Splendid balsamarium in translucent violine glass, mouth-blown on the fly, with a spherical body and a flattened base. The cylindrical neck, slightly constricted toward the top, ends in a flared lip with an irregular inward-folded edge. The body retains, in places, fine white threads applied hot and wound in a spiral around the glass. The surface shows partial iridescence with silvery and whitish reflections and faint multicolored highlights. This type of flask was intended for the preservation of perfumed oils and salves. - Roman Empire - Dimension: 93 x 63 x 63 mm - Dating: 1st century AD - Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France. - Literature: - Hans van Rossum, Pre-Roman and Roman Glass, A Private Collection, part I, 2022, p. 72-73, HVR 195 - Verres antiques et de l’Islam, ancienne collection de Monsieur D., p. 71, no. 152 - Condition: Small discreet restoration at the lip; white thread partially lacunae. Very good condition!! The item includes: - A sales invoice. - An authenticity certificate. - An export license (only for countries outside the European Union). Shipping: Secure and insured shipment Obtaining export licenses issued by the Direction of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged.

Estimate:£2,115.4

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