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Ancient Roman Free-Blown Olive Green Glass Flask | Circa 1st–3rd Century AD
Historical Context & Origin
Region: Eastern Mediterranean / Roman Empire
Material: Free-Blown Olive Green Glass
Period: Roman Imperial Period, Circa 1st–3rd Century AD
Description
This authentic ancient Roman free-blown glass flask is a fine example of the elegant personal vessels used throughout the Roman Empire for storing perfumes, scented oils, cosmetics, medicinal compounds, and other valuable liquids. Crafted in naturally olive-green glass, the vessel features a flattened oval body with distinctive vertical fluting, a short cylindrical neck, and a carefully formed flared rim.
Similar fluted glass flasks have been recovered from archaeological sites throughout the Roman world and are represented in major museum collections, reflecting the widespread adoption of glassblowing technology during the Imperial period. The vessel's refined proportions and decorative fluting demonstrate the remarkable skill of Roman glassmakers, whose innovations transformed the production of luxury and domestic containers across the Mediterranean.
The attractive olive-green coloration results from naturally occurring iron impurities present within the silica-rich sands used by Roman glassmakers. Over nearly two millennia, the flask has developed desirable archaeological weathering, mineral deposits, and surface iridescence, creating the distinctive appearance highly prized by collectors of ancient glass.
Features
- Authentic ancient Roman free-blown glass flask
- Attractive olive-green glass coloration
- Distinctive vertically fluted body
- Short neck with flared rim
- Displays desirable archaeological weathering and mineral deposits
- Representative of Roman Imperial glassmaking traditions
- Suitable for perfumes, oils, cosmetics, or medicinal preparations
- Exceptional display piece for collectors of ancient Roman antiquities
Cultural Significance
The invention of glassblowing revolutionized manufacturing throughout the Roman Empire, making glass vessels more accessible than ever before. Flasks such as this played an important role in everyday life, serving as containers for perfumes, oils, medicines, and cosmetic preparations. Their widespread distribution throughout the Mediterranean provides valuable evidence of Roman trade networks, technological innovation, and the increasing sophistication of domestic material culture during the Imperial period.
Condition
Ancient condition with expected surface weathering, mineral deposits, encrustation, manufacturing irregularities, and age-related wear consistent with archaeological Roman glass. Minor imperfections and variations are consistent with ancient hand-blown production. The vessel remains stable and highly displayable. Please review photographs carefully for condition details.
Dimensions (Approximate)
Height: 3 in
Age (Approximate)
1,700–2,000 years old
Provenance
From a private collection in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, specializing in ancient Roman artifacts and antiquities.
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Explore a comparable Roman glass flask in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Historical Context & Origin
Region: Eastern Mediterranean / Roman Empire
Material: Free-Blown Olive Green Glass
Period: Roman Imperial Period, Circa 1st–3rd Century AD
Description
This authentic ancient Roman free-blown glass flask is a fine example of the elegant personal vessels used throughout the Roman Empire for storing perfumes, scented oils, cosmetics, medicinal compounds, and other valuable liquids. Crafted in naturally olive-green glass, the vessel features a flattened oval body with distinctive vertical fluting, a short cylindrical neck, and a carefully formed flared rim.
Similar fluted glass flasks have been recovered from archaeological sites throughout the Roman world and are represented in major museum collections, reflecting the widespread adoption of glassblowing technology during the Imperial period. The vessel's refined proportions and decorative fluting demonstrate the remarkable skill of Roman glassmakers, whose innovations transformed the production of luxury and domestic containers across the Mediterranean.
The attractive olive-green coloration results from naturally occurring iron impurities present within the silica-rich sands used by Roman glassmakers. Over nearly two millennia, the flask has developed desirable archaeological weathering, mineral deposits, and surface iridescence, creating the distinctive appearance highly prized by collectors of ancient glass.
Features
- Authentic ancient Roman free-blown glass flask
- Attractive olive-green glass coloration
- Distinctive vertically fluted body
- Short neck with flared rim
- Displays desirable archaeological weathering and mineral deposits
- Representative of Roman Imperial glassmaking traditions
- Suitable for perfumes, oils, cosmetics, or medicinal preparations
- Exceptional display piece for collectors of ancient Roman antiquities
Cultural Significance
The invention of glassblowing revolutionized manufacturing throughout the Roman Empire, making glass vessels more accessible than ever before. Flasks such as this played an important role in everyday life, serving as containers for perfumes, oils, medicines, and cosmetic preparations. Their widespread distribution throughout the Mediterranean provides valuable evidence of Roman trade networks, technological innovation, and the increasing sophistication of domestic material culture during the Imperial period.
Condition
Ancient condition with expected surface weathering, mineral deposits, encrustation, manufacturing irregularities, and age-related wear consistent with archaeological Roman glass. Minor imperfections and variations are consistent with ancient hand-blown production. The vessel remains stable and highly displayable. Please review photographs carefully for condition details.
Dimensions (Approximate)
Height: 3 in
Age (Approximate)
1,700–2,000 years old
Provenance
From a private collection in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, specializing in ancient Roman artifacts and antiquities.
Learn More
Explore a comparable Roman glass flask in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Browse our Collection of Roman & Greek Artifacts
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