Large Gallo-Roman Mould-Blown Green Glass Flask

拍品描述

1st-2nd century A.D. Square in plan with rounded shoulder and trumpet-shaped mouth; folded strap handle. Cf. identical bottle in Isteni?, J., Roman Stories from the crossroads, Ljubljana, 2015, p.65 fig.65. Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 4th March 2026-7th June 2026; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display. 303 grams, 20.6 cm (8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Collection F. Martens Netherlands, 1980s-1990s. Anonymous sale, Cahn International Auction, Basel, Switzerland, 2010. Private collection, Europe. Glass blowing was first used in the early 1st century B.C. and became widespread in the 1st century A.D. It simplified and increased the production of glass vessels, reducing their cost and transforming them into a general commodity. In the 1st century A.D., colourful glass vessels were still popular, while glass with a natural, light green colour, such as this, gained popularity in the subsequent centuries. 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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