Lot 2054
Roman Judea, 1st-2nd Century AD., Blue Teardrop Bottle, Perhaps an Unguentarium. Bottle of narrow, piriform shape, with cylindrical neck slightly constricted at the base and flat everted rim. Glass in a cobalt blue. Bottle intact and perfect, with faint iridescence in areas. Bottle of pleasing, balanced shape, color rare and striking. Height: 3 5/8".
Cf. Hays, no. 664. Estimate Value $500 - 700
Ex Goldberg's Fairchild Family Trust Collection Coin Auction of May 28-30, 2001, lot 2827; Ex June 1986, Superior Galleries Sale of the bankrupt assets of the International Diamond Corporation. The ancient Roman glass was acquired thru Rafi Brown in the early 1980's.
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| Realized $408 |
