Description
Roman glass cinerary urn with lid in excellent condition. Remarkably
clean and clear glass exterior with teal patina. Large body, wider at top than at base and narrowing again to a very short but widely flared rim. Lid rests atop the wide mouth and tapers conically to a small ringed handle.
REFERENCE #
GL_RM_1068
CIVILIZATION
Roman Western Empire, 100 C.E.- 200 CE.
SIZE
H. 26 cm
CONDITION
Excellent condition. A Chip on the rim
PRICE
SOLD
PROVENANCE
Joseph Klein collection, formed in New York between 1941 and 1980. Thence by descent
Frequently Asked Questions
The Roman glass cinerary urn dates back to the Roman Western Empire period, specifically between 100 C.E. and 200 C.E. This places it in the early centuries of the Roman Empire, reflecting the glassmaking techniques and funerary customs of that era.
The urn features a large body that is wider at the top than at the base, narrowing again to a very short but widely flared rim. It has a remarkably clean and clear glass exterior with a teal patina. The lid rests atop the wide mouth and tapers conically to a small ringed handle.
The urn is in excellent condition overall, with only a chip on the rim noted. The glass exterior remains remarkably clean and clear, preserving its teal patina and structural integrity.
The urn stands 26 centimeters tall, making it a sizable example of Roman glass funerary vessels from the period.
The urn was part of the Joseph Klein collection, which was formed in New York between 1941 and 1980. It has since been passed down by descent, ensuring its documented history and authenticity.
No, the urn has been sold and is no longer available for purchase. It was previously listed with a reference number GL_RM_1068.
