Roman Iridescent Glass Pitcher with Trail

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3rd-4th century A.D. Bulbous body with an applied zig-zag trail and a circumferential band above, and an applied collar at the base of the tubular neck and another beneath the flaring mouth, with a strap handle to the rear. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, items 640, p.133, and 726, p.183, for similar type of pitchers; Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in National Museum Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, p.130, no.318, for identical specimen. 76 grams, 10.7 cm (4 1/4 in.). Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection. In Ancient Rome, there were two different types of pitchers: the urcei used for water or the oinochoae, used for wine. They were employed to serve liquids at banquets, pour water for handwashing (probably the purpose of this urceus), and to store everyday goods. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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