A269 Roman glass bottle ( Unguentarium ) 1st century AD
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Ancient Art Gallery Stormbroek stormbroek is a powerseller Platinum Roman glass bottle ( Unguentarium )Dating between 3rd - 4th century ADHeight : 8.5 cmIt have some lovely iridescence.Found in one of the Roman Period Archaeological sites around the Holy LandNearly 2,000 years old hand blown glass medicinal bottle "unguentaria", sometimes called "teardrop bottles"These were used by the Romans for fragrant oils used in medicines and perfumesLike many ancient peoples, the Romans believed in an Afterlife that would be an idealizedform of their worldly experience. So it was a family obligation to ensure that the grave of every deceased relative was furnished according to its means;not just food and wine, but also offerings of perfume. The wealthy would provide these offerings in flasks ********************************************************* Important ! Before buying Read first our conditions of sale on our Ebay me-site For more information, Click We are constantly looking for new objects!!! Do you want to sell something from your collection ?Exchange objects from your collection? You find in our eBay store that missing piece to your collection. If you already have a collection and would like to sell or exchange some of your objects. Please mail us photo's and a price indication of the object(s) thatyou want to exchange. When we
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