{"product_id":"ancient-roman-glass-tear-bottle-israel-2nd-century-ce","title":"Ancient Roman Glass Tear Bottle | Israel Region | 2nd Century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roman Empire, Israel Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blown pale green glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ancient Roman \u003c\/span\u003eblown-glass tear bottle dates to the 2nd century CE and is attributed to the Israel region of the Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel has a distinctive elongated form, with a very tall cylindrical neck that widens slightly toward a folded, flared rim. The body is formed from two rounded bulbs, with the upper bulb smaller than the lower, joined by a narrow waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale green glass has developed areas of attractive golden iridescence through prolonged burial, together with scattered brown mineral deposits and surface weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Roman blown-glass tear bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsrael region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale green glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery tall cylindrical neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolded, slightly flared rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-bulb body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller upper bulb joined to larger lower bulb by a narrow waist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally developed golden iridescence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScattered brown burial deposits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo modern repairs observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in an acrylic display case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall glass bottles were widely used throughout the Roman world for holding and dispensing valued liquids such as perfumes, oils, cosmetics, medicines, and other preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elongated neck and compact multi-bulb body of this example reflect the sophisticated glassblowing traditions of the Roman Eastern Mediterranean. Its precise original contents cannot be determined without archaeological context, so it is best described conservatively as a \u003c\/span\u003etear bottle or small cosmetic\/perfume vessel rather than assigning it a single specific function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient condition with expected surface wear and weathering. The pale green glass exhibits naturally developed \u003c\/span\u003egolden iridescence and scattered brown mineral deposits consistent with long-term burial. The vessel remains substantially intact, and no modern repairs are evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge (Approximate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,800–1,900 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by Waddington’s Auctioneers \u0026amp; Appraisers, Toronto, Ontario, in its \u003cem data-end=\"119\" data-start=\"95\"\u003eCabinet of Curiosities\u003c\/em\u003e auction of December 14, 2023, as Lot 642. Following the auction, the piece entered a prominent private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece was later examined by Luca Salvaggio, an Italian archaeologist and specialist in ancient Mediterranean material. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma from the Italian Archaeological School at Athens (IASA) and is accredited for preventive archaeology by the Italian Ministry of Culture (MiC). Salvaggio identified the vessel as a Roman blown-glass tear bottle from the Israel region, dating to the 2nd century CE, based on its pale green glass, very tall cylindrical neck, folded flared rim, distinctive double-bulb body with narrow waist, and naturally developed golden iridescence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy the use of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roman Cosmetic Glass Flask — History and Use\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.ncartmuseum.org\/artwork\/cosmetic-flask\/#:~:text=Glassblowing%20required%20less%20glass%20material,rouge%20came%20from%20vegetable%20dyes.\"\u003eRoman Cosmetic Glass Vessels and Ancient Beauty Rituals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roman and Greek Artifacts – Relic \u0026amp; Rarity\" href=\"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/collections\/roman-greek-artifacts-ancient-relics\"\u003eCollection of Roman and Greek Artifacts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Relic and Rarity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185543905602,"sku":"RMN-CLR-GLS-DBL","price":600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1803\/2194\/files\/Roman-Clear-Glass-Double-Gourd-Candlestick-Ba-7586.jpg?v=1791247942","url":"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/products\/ancient-roman-glass-tear-bottle-israel-2nd-century-ce","provider":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}