Lot 28
LARGE ROMAN GLASS FLASK
EUROPE OR NEAR EAST, 3RD - 4TH CENTURY A.D.
Auction: 8 June 2022 at 14:00 BST
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,400
Description
mould blown body, the long body with subtle diagonal ribbing, dark blue strap handles and a dark blue glass applique to the base
Footnote
Provenance:
The J.L. Collection of Ancient Glass, formed early 1970s - 2019
Note:
It has been speculated that such vessels were used to hold caroenum, a wine based sauce often used in Roman cuisine.
For a similar example please see: Bonham's, London, Antiquities, 6th July 2021, lot 22