A Roman Green Glass Balsamarium c. 4th Century A.D.

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A Roman Green Glass Balsamarium c. 4th Century A.D.A small but perfectly formed Roman pale green glass balsamarium or unguentarium bottle from the 4th century A. D. This elegant vessel or cosmetic bottle features a slender baluster body adorned with wrythen flutingspiral ridges that enhance its visual appeal. The unguentarium has an everted rim with a folded edge, both decorative and functional for reinforcing the lip. On either side of the vessel, delicate applied handles reflect the glassmaker's

and a robust

They were traditionally associated with Aphrodite

A wondrous object of desire

at her feet stands another beautiful and grand bird

Conceived as a fountain

Circa Mid-20th Century

For legal reasons

And would have been purchased as a private devotional object

Carved from fine French Jurassic limestone typical of Northern ecclesiastical work

A rich and illuminating Russian Christian Religious icon painting depicting ‘The Fiery Ascent of the Prophet Elijah’

In remarkable original condition

Worth noting is the original coral polychrome interior