Lot #52 Tall, Long-Necked, Free-Standing Bluish-Green Glass Blown Unguentarium

Description:

Tall, Long-Necked, Free-Standing Bluish-Green Glass Blown Unguentarium. Appealing long-necked unguentarium with iridescence visible on about half the flask. But deep browns and tans in the encrustation adds a lot of interest and appeal. These bottles held perfumes, oils, cosmetics and the like and indeed, remarkable that they have survived thousands of years. Standing 14.5 cm, this is one of the tallest unguentarium in auction. No chips, cracks or repairs. Estimated Value $300 - 400

Categories: Antiquities