Roman Iridized Glass Bottle

A beautifully iridized oil flask from the Roman Empire. Throughout 2000 years it has been lying in the ground, it has produced extraordinary colours, and has an almost golden hue, however parts of the thin glass can still be seen amidst the golden iridization.

Read more about the ancient glass in the Near-East and Mediterranean region here. 

Year: 100 b.c. – 400 a.d.

Condition: Okay

Height: 5.8 cm
Length: 3.6 cm
Width: 3.6 cm