{"product_id":"rg2605","title":"A miniature Roman Green Glass vial, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis diminutive glass vessel exemplifies the widespread use of blown glass throughout the Roman world during the Imperial period. Featuring a rounded bulbous body, slender cylindrical neck, and everted rim, the form belongs to a class of small containers employed for precious liquids such as perfumes, scented oils, cosmetics, medicinal preparations, and ritual unguents. Their compact size made them practical for personal use, travel, and inclusion among funerary offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman mastery of glassmaking revolutionized the ancient world. Following the introduction of glassblowing in the late 1st century BCE, glass vessels could be produced more efficiently and in a greater variety of forms than ever before. Small vials such as this became common household objects, reflecting both the technological sophistication of Roman craftsmen and the growing accessibility of luxury goods throughout the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel survives with an attractive weathered surface and areas of iridescence and mineral encrustation acquired during centuries of burial. These alterations, characteristic of ancient glass, result from long-term interaction between the glass and surrounding soil conditions and contribute to the object's archaeological character. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 1 3\/4 inch (4.5 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:  \u003c\/b\u003eIntact with expected age-related weathering, surface encrustation, and areas of iridescent patination consistent with prolonged burial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Nora Scott (1905 – 1994), Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, (retired 1972), and acquired from the Metropolitan Museum of Art by deaccession. Gifted to L. Virginia Burton (1918–2009) Associate Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (retired 1977), and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Brindle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58090500751663,"sku":"RG2605","price":999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/e4eb09187ce9432bca790307bae273b3.jpg?v=1781897622","url":"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/en-ca\/products\/rg2605","provider":"Sands of Time Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}