Ancient Roman Glass spiral-decorated bottle - 110 mm

Colorless transparent blown glass balsamarium with a spherical body whose base is barely flattened. The cylindrical neck, slightly constricted toward its upper part, ends in a flared mouth with an irregularly folded lip turned inward. The body and neck preserve a decoration of fine white threads applied hot and wound spirally around the glass. The surface shows partial iridescence with silvery reflections, accompanied by slight multicolored hues and some earthy deposits. - Roman Empire - Dimension: 110 x 65 x 65 mm - Dating: 1st - 2nd century AD - Provenance: Belgian collection, acquired from Galerie Dominique Thirion in 2017.. - Literature: - The Fascination of Ancient Glass, Martine Newby and Dolf Schut, page 50, No. 46 - Solid Liquid, Fortuna Fine Arts Ltd, page 62, No. 100, 101 and 102 - Condition: Very good overall condition, discreet repair at the lip. Lacunar white fillet in very rare spots; otherwise intact. Magnificent piece. The piece 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 provided by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months. Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.

Estimate:£1,172.62

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