Aubergine-Colored Roman Glass Flask with Rib Decoration

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd-3rd century A.D.

Material: Glas

Dimensions: 14.4 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 3686

Provenance: With Gallery Fischer auction, Lucerne, on 9 November 1964, number 183. There acquired by a Swiss collection. Thence auction 2 with Cahn in Basel on 26 June 2000. There acquired by the collection Camenisch, Frenkendorf, Switzerland. By descent to Alfred Fritsche, Bern, and last to his son Counsellor Gregor Fritsche, Vienna, Austria. With the original invoice by Jean-David Cahn.

Condition: Intact

Description: Magnificently shimmering, bulbous flask with a flattened base made of aubergine-colored glass. The shoulder is horizontal and slightly laces the long, cylindrical neck. This made it easier to precisely portion the once precious liquids. The rim is cut smoothly on top. For decoration, two rows of loosely arranged spikes are pulled out from the wall of the bulbous body. With beautiful iridescence. From the eastern Mediterranean region.