Roman Glass Aryballos
18R Roman Glass Aryballos
This two-handled globular flask was used for carrying oil to the public baths during the first centuries of the Roman Empire. Many of the remaining examples still have the bronze rings or chains attached to the handles. This example is not typical of the more common heavy aryballoi, but is thinly blown and has a delicacy which is enhanced by its fine proportions and silvery weathering.
H: 7.5 cm
Late First or Second Century
Ref: Pittsburg #123, Paris Sale #277
Ancient Glass Blog of The Allaire Collection 
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