The Cabinet of Curiosities including World History and Culture

December 0510, 2020
Auction begins to close at 2:00 pm ET

Online Auction
LOT 37

Lot 37

Roman Amber Glass Unguentarium or Phial, 1st century AD

Roman Amber Glass Unguentarium or Phial, 1st century AD
Lot 37 Details
Roman Amber Glass Unguentarium or Phial, 1st century AD

the ribbed bottle body to long neck with pinched base and flaring mouth with folded lip
height 7.1 in — 18 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Roman Amber Glass Unguentarium or Phial, 1st century AD
  • Roman Amber Glass Unguentarium or Phial, 1st century AD
  • Roman Amber Glass Unguentarium or Phial, 1st century AD
  • Roman Amber Glass Unguentarium or Phial, 1st century AD

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition with iridescent surface

LOT 37
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.