Roman glass dimpled jar

Culture

Roman, 200 – 400 A.D.

Size

7,5 cm

Provenance

Dutch private collection, Ex Bonhams.

Private Collection Belgium, formed between the 1970s-1990s. 

Description

A Roman dimpled jar made our of green transparent glass. Rim folded out, over, and in. Funnel-shaped neck and sloping shoulder. Globular body with 14 outwards dimples with small flattened and slightly inward base. 

Glass objects were made by core-forming, casting or glass blown. The latter transformed production. By blowing molten glass through a hollow pipe, craftsmen could quickly create bottles, cups, bowls, and other vessels. This made glass cheaper and more widely available. Roman glass was used mainly for containers such as bottles and jars for wine, oils, perfumes, medicines, and cosmetics, as well as tableware like cups and bowls.

Condition

Excellent condition.

Price

€ 1150