Bidspirit auction | A Roman Ribbed Glass Unguentarium,

A Roman Ribbed Glass Unguentarium, Circa 1st–3rd Century AD. Free-blown glass vessel of globular form with a short, constricted neck rising to a slightly flared rim. The rounded body encircled with applied horizontal ribbing, evenly spaced and subtly raised, creating a banded decorative effect. The surface displays areas of natural weathering and iridescent encrustation in soft tones of pale gold, silver-grey, and muted earth hues, characteristic of prolonged burial. H: Approximately 9cm Provenance: Private collection from a British gentleman.