Lot 4801
Rare Tripod Balsamarium. Roman, perhaps Syria, c. 3rd to 5th century AD. Cf. A.G. fig. 58; also the Hasseini find, a grave at Beit Fajjar, Palestine 2nd-3rd century AD, Quarterly Dept of Antiquities Palestine Vol. IV, 1935, pl. LXXXV; G.F.M. fig. 107. Height: 5-7/8". Blown in thick green glass, this bottle displays an usual form with its funnel mouth on a narrow drop-shaped body. In addition, two thick loop handles have been applied at the sides and the thick folded base is pinched into three feet. Thin applied threading spirals around the body. With a chip to the rim that has been repaired in wax. Otherwise the bottle is in fine condition.With vey fine silvery to bright iridescence in greens, blues, coppers, magentas, and gold. Attractive and something different. Professional restoration of chip very much recommended.
Estimated Value $400 - 650.
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