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A Roman Glass Candlestick Ungentarium ca. 2nd century AD
Reference No: RG825
A Roman Glass Candlestick Ungentarium ca. 2nd century AD
Price : $ 295
EUR 280.25 GBP 233.37 AUD 452.35
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dark green glass round bodied unguentarium; tall slender neck, flared rim folded up and flattened. Good iridescence, with deposits to one side, concave base.

Reference: Susan H. Auth "Ancient Glass at the Newark Museum from the Eugene Schaefer collection" (1976) Page 211, #404-406 50.1679.

Condition:  Surface pitting, intact and in very good condition overall with no chips, cracks or breaks. With remaining deposits and excellent iridescence in areas.

Dimensions: Height: 14.7 cm (5 6/8 in), Base: 5.6 cm (2 1/4 in).

Provenance: Paul Ilton Private Collection, acquired prior to 1958.