Lot 443
Two Beautiful Minature Jars, in Yellow Glass. Roman, 1st to 3rd century AD. Cf. G.A.E. Vol. 1, pl. 67, for first; Smith, figs. 313, 314, 315, for second, also Opplander no. 578, with original bronze handle intact. Heights: 2-1/4'; 2-5/8". 1. The earliest of this pair is a "cosmetic cup" delicately blown with a wide funnel mouth set atop an inverted conical body that has rounded shoulders and a pinched waist. With a flat base. Intact and perfect, with a lovely opaquish silver-gold color that tends to greens and reds. 2. The second piece is a minature sprinkler flask with a shallow funnel mouth and cylinder neck that taperes to a constricting groove at the body junction. The squat tear or drop-shaped body sits atop a slightly raised foot. The bottle is robust and perfect with a green-brown internal patina and slight hints of iridescence. A delightful pair!
Estimated Value $350 - 550.
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