A Roman Glass Bottle, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Fine Art often without a chain

often without a chain

the closed eyes and slack mouth suggest death

silver is not easily found in its pure metallic state

it was sometimes highly decorated with ornate decorations of silver or gold with red enamel inlay on the scabbard and sometimes the hilt

embodied the scorching power of the sun

A Roman Glass Bottle, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Fine Art often without a chainIndulge in the splendor of this exquisite dark yellow hued blown glass bottle. Its smoothly curved body is adorned with intricate vertical ribbed swirls, evoking a sense of opulence and luxury. The wide neck gracefully tapers into a funnel like mouth, finished with a delicate colored rim. Medium: Glass Dimensions: Height: 3 5 8 inches (9. 2 cm) Condition: Overall scattered surface deposits, the vessel is intact and in excellent condition overall.