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Roman Glass


RG038
Late Roman metal core deep turquoise glass balsamarium.
5th-7th centuries AD
Height: 10.76 cm (4 ½ in.)
Perfect condition. Extremely fine silvery patina.

$ 2,200.


The balsamarium of tube shape, with twisted ribbed body on a knob base. Two handles applied from rim to shoulder.

Cf. (In blue color) Israeli, Y., Jerusalem, 2003, p. 294, fig. 391. 

 


Israeli, Y., Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum: The Eliahu Dobkin Colletion and Other Gifts, Jerusalem, 2003.

 


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