Lot 723
A Pristine Cosmetic Jar in Green and Dark Blue Glass. Roman, 3rd-4th century AD. The vessel in a light aqua-green glass and of very regular shape, and so perhaps mold blown. The body ovoid, with concave base, the wide funnel mouth folded to form a decorative, reinforcing ring beneath the rim. At three places along the side, dark blue glass has been applied in letter-like forms: W V W. Jar pristine and perfect! Height: 3". A very rare variant on a popular class of Late Empire vessels.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
The normal form of trailed decoration on this group, and similar squat cosmetic jars is a regular, continuous zigzag, or a spiraling line. A handful are known where the trailed glass actually forms a word or inscription, and this is what seems to be intended on the above jar. For shape and treatment, cf. Newark, no. 178.
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