Ancient Roman Glass Cosmetic Pitcher Juglet

Roman Period 300 – 400 CE, 3” Inches High and 2.5” Inches Wide, 

Intact in very good condition

This ancient Roman glass ointment jar features striking decorative lines that adorn its entire body and base. The intricate chain motif design sets it apart as a truly unique and captivating piece.

 In the middle of the 1st century BC, just as Rome was emerging as the Mediterranean’s dominant political, military, and economic power, a technique pioneered by Syrian craftsmen arrived: glassblowing. It revolutionized the industry overnight, allowing the Romans to produce glass much more quickly, at a fraction of the cost and on a vast scale.