Large Ancient Roman Glass Cosmetic Decorated Flask

Roman Period 300 – 500 CE, 6.2” Inches High and 4” Inches Wide

 Intact in very good condition.

Large Ancient Roman Glass Cosmetic Decorated Flask with a raised ring base and linear decorations on the neck and body. Its rounded body and delicately flared neck showcase the elegance of Roman glassblowing techniques. This stunning vessel is designed to store precious perfumes and oils. 

 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.