Roman - Glass 'Carafe' Bottle > Lot No. 538

Description:
Circa 3rd century AD. A bottle of simple blown form with flared lip and a single applied spiral bead to the neck, the base dimpled and showing a pontil scar; the glass with a hint of blue-green coloration.

Measurements:
195mm tall.

Condition:
Very fine and undamaged. Slight efflourescence to the external body surface.

Provenance:
Ex old English collection; believed found in the UK, circa 1930.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £300 - 400 (EUR 360 - 480; USD 480 - 630)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £400