What materials were used in ancient Roman glassmaking?

Ancient Roman glassmaking used costly imported minerals as raw materials.

Who primarily used glass vessels in early Ancient Rome?

Glass vessels were initially used mainly by elite Roman households as status symbols.

How did Rome's expansion affect glass production?

Rome's expansion improved access to materials, boosting glass production significantly.

What was the typical use of the glass bottle described on the page?

The bottle was used to hold unguents and ointments in ancient Rome.

What does the diagonal ribbing on the glass bottle indicate about Roman glassblowing?

The ribbing shows advanced glassblowing techniques developed by ancient Romans.

What is the condition and size of the Roman glass bottle mentioned?

The bottle is 25 cm tall and in fine condition.

Is the price of the Roman glass bottle publicly available?

The bottle's price is available only upon request.

Large Glass Unguent Bottle

Description

In antiquity, glassmaking was an arduous process that demanded the use of costly minerals imported from exotic locations. In the early years of Ancient Rome, glass vessels were found exclusively in elite households and often displayed in a show of wealth. By the early 1st millennium C.E., Rome’s expansion had increased its access to the raw materials for glassmaking, allowing for production to flourish over the next few centuries.

This handsome bottle was a standard vessel for one of the many unguents and ointments used by ancient Romans in their everyday lives. The gentle ribbing that runs diagonally up its sides shows the extent to which ancient glassblowers had advanced in their techniques over a very short period of time.

REFERENCE #

KB_GL_9976

CIVILIZATION

Roman, 100 C.E. – 300 C.E.

SIZE

H. 25 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

Price available upon request

Frequently Asked Questions

Ancient Roman glassmaking required costly minerals that were often imported from exotic locations. These raw materials were essential for producing glass vessels and became more accessible as Rome expanded its territories.

In the early years of Ancient Rome, glass vessels were found exclusively in elite households. They were often displayed as symbols of wealth and status due to the difficulty and expense involved in glass production.

Rome's expansion in the early 1st millennium C.E. increased access to raw materials needed for glassmaking. This allowed production to flourish over the next few centuries, making glass vessels more common and varied in use.

The glass bottle described was a standard vessel used to hold unguents and ointments in ancient Roman daily life. Such bottles were practical containers for various personal care products.

The gentle diagonal ribbing on the bottle's sides demonstrates the advanced techniques of ancient Roman glassblowers. This detail reflects significant progress in glassmaking skills over a relatively short period.

The Roman glass bottle is in fine condition and measures 25 cm in height. This indicates it has been well-preserved over the centuries.

The price of the Roman glass bottle is not listed publicly; it is available upon request. Interested buyers need to contact the seller for pricing information.

Large Glass Unguent Bottle