Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A delicate sprinkler flask that is free-blown from translucent glass of a spring green color. The spherical vessel exhibits dozens of shallow grooves along its surface that create a windswept presentation and has a stable base, a compressed neck with a narrow opening, and a collared rim with a thick lip. Sprinkler flasks were designed to conservatively dispense scented oils or perfumes held within as well as mitigate the rapid evaporation. Bright silvery and rainbow iridescence has formed across the surfaces. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 2.8" W x 3.625" H (7.1 cm x 9.2 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex prominent Daryl Gruber Kulok collection, New York, New York, USA collection, acquired in 2000s -Daryl Gruber Kulok (1960-2019) had homes in New York city and Connecticut and was fascinated with archaeology of the holy land. In America, she was on the philanthropic board of the Lila Gruber Research Foundation. Later in her life, she spent a good deal of time in Jerusalem where she was on the board of the American Friends of the Bible Lands, and was a serious collector of ancient art and artifacts. She was a student of biblical archaeology, and dedicated to supporting causes related to Israel. She was a major benefactor the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem, an institution "where people of all faiths are welcome to learn and understand our shared history." She was the key contributor to "Three Faces of Monotheism," a major exhibition there in 2007 which explored shared themes between Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Many of the pieces she donated are part of the Bible Lands Museum permanent collection.
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Condition
Light weathering film on surfaces and micro-bubbling within glass matrix, otherwise intact and excellent. Great iridescence throughout. Old inventory label beneath base.