Lot 4703
Two Colorful Ampules, or Vials, in Blue Glass. Roman 1st to 2nd century AD. Cf. G.A.E. Vol. 1, pl. 89; Newark, fig. 506. Heights: 2-3/8"; 3-3/4". 1. A miniature ampulla, perhaps Syrian, featuring an everted and carinated lip with a short cylinder neck and broad piriform body. The vessel shows areas of a white-silvery patina, while the blue glass displays a vivid, metalic-like iridescence. 2. This small "candlestick" unguentarium is essentially a long flaring neck with a flat, everted mouth and a small flaring, ring-like base. Blown of dark blue glass, the vial is thick and heavy with flecks of silvery iridescence and other scattered colors. Both pieceas are intact and perfect. An excellent lot of two!
Estimated Value $250 - 400.
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| Realized $472 |
