**First Time At Auction**
Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A stunning mold-made glass ampulla presenting a spherical body, slender neck, and thick, flared rim, all sitting upon a slightly concave base. Boasting a translucent hue of amber, the ancient vessel exhibits a lovely swirling design of diagonal striations along its body and twin trail handles connecting its rim to its round shoulder. A diaphragm is contained within the flask at the junction of the neck and body, allowing valuable liquid to be poured out drop by drop. Sprinkler flasks were designed to conservatively dispense precious scented oils and perfumes while concurrently mitigating the rapid evaporation of its contents. Note the shimmering iridescence that adorns the rim and shoulder of this elegant vessel! Size: 2.625" in diameter x 3.25" H (6.7 cm x 8.3 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, acquired 1990s; ex-private Lansing, Michigan, USA collection
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Condition
Intact and excellent with thick weathering film on interior, as well as lovely earthen deposits and sparkling iridescence on rim.