Oud-Romeins, Keizerrijk Glas Perfume Bottle (Unguentarium) -

Ancient Roman Glass Perfume Bottle (Unguentarium)
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• Type of Object: Perfume Bottle (Unguentarium)
• Culture: Ancient Roman, Early Imperial Period
• Date: 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
• Material: Glass
• Dimensions: 125 mm
• Condition: Intact: Complete and undamaged.
• Origin: Roman Empire
• Object ID Number: 4
Provenance:
This Perfume Bottle (Unguentarium) was acquired by Wim van Stormbroek in 1996 through a direct purchase from a collector, private collector N.N. a collector based in Utrecht (the Netherlands).
According to private collector N.N., he acquired this Perfume Bottle (Unguentarium) in the 1970's through an direct purchase from collector and kept it in his private collection until 1996.
Before this, No further information regarding its earlier history was available from the previous owner.
This item is in a collection since the 1970's from a Private collector in the Netherlands.
This information was provided by private collector N.N. and is stated here to the best of my knowledge.
This object is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and provenance in PDF format, detailing its history and origin.
The Roman glass perfume bottle, known as an unguentarium, was a small vessel used to hold precious scented oils and perfumes. These bottles were commonly used in daily life by Roman citizens, particularly women, who applied fragrances as part of their grooming rituals. They were also significant in funerary rites, where they contained oils used to anoint the deceased.
Crafted using ancient glassblowing techniques, unguentaria varied in shape, often featuring an elongated neck and a rounded or conical body, making them easy to seal and pour from. Their fragile yet elegant appearance reflected the Roman appreciation for both beauty and functionality. Found in domestic settings, tombs, and temples, these bottles offer a glimpse into the sophisticated lifestyle and spiritual practices of the Roman world.
The Early Imperial Period of Rome, spanning 27 B.C. to 284 A.D., marked the consolidation of imperial power and the transformation of Roman society. Augustus, the first emperor, established a centralized government, ending centuries of Republican instability. Politically, Rome expanded its dominion, securing its borders through key victories such as the conquest of Britannia and campaigns along the Rhine and Danube. Monumental achievements in architecture, including the Colosseum and the Pantheon, reflected Roman engineering prowess. Socially, laws like the Lex Julia reshaped family structures and public morality. The era’s legal, cultural, and infrastructural innovations profoundly influenced Western civilization.


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