Oud-Romeins, Keizerrijk Glas Aryballos (Bath oil bottle) -

Ancient Roman glass Aryballos (Bath oil bottle)
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• Type of Object: Aryballos (Bath oil bottle)
• Culture: Ancient Roman, Early Imperial Period
• Date: 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
• Material: glass
• Dimensions: 73 mm
• Condition: Good condition, intact
• Origin: Europe
• Object ID Number: 32
Provenance:
This Aryballos (Bath oil bottle) was acquired by Wim van Stormbroek in 2014 through a direct purchase from a collector, Pablo T. a collector based in Amsterdam (the Netherlands).
According to Pablo T., he acquired this Aryballos (Bath oil bottle) in the 1980's through an direct purchase from collector and kept it in his private collection until 2014.
Before this, No further information regarding its earlier history was available from the previous owner.
This item is in a collection since the 1980's from a Private collector in the Netherlands.
This information was provided by Pablo T. 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 aryballos (bath oil bottle) from the Ancient Roman Early Imperial Period (27 B.C.–284 A.D.) was a small but essential personal item, commonly used in Roman bathhouses and private grooming rituals. Originally influenced by Greek designs, Roman aryballoi were crafted from materials such as glass, ceramic, or metal and featured a rounded body with a narrow neck to control the flow of oil.
These bottles typically contained scented oils or perfumed lotions, which were used by both men and women to cleanse and moisturize the skin, especially after bathing or exercise. Athletes and bath-goers would pour a small amount of oil onto their skin and then scrape it off using a strigil, a curved metal tool, to remove dirt and sweat.
Often found in tombs and bathhouse excavations, aryballoi highlight the Roman emphasis on hygiene, luxury, and self-care, reflecting the sophisticated bathing culture that was central to daily life in the empire.
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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