Lot 4797
Ornately Handled Balsamarium. Roman, 3rd to 5th century AD. Height: 4-5/8". In thick aqua-green glass, this broad tube is folded and pinched into two adjoining tubes. Each side of the tube has flared mouths and narrow cylinder bodies with slightly tapered bases, all of which are melded into a larger, curved and rounded base. At the sides are lengthy handles of looped glass, one in aqua glass, the other green. Intact and perfect. With opaque to transparent silvery to green, purple, copper, and blue muted iridescence. Attractive and complete, scarce thus.
Estimated Value $500 - 800.
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| Realized $776 |
