Roman Glass Oil Vessel
This example of Roman glass has beautiful irridescent colors. It has been restored. Roman glass objects have been recovered across the Roman Empire in domestic, industrial and funerary contexts. Glass was used primarily for the production of vessels, although mosaic tiles and window glass were also produced. Roman glass production developed from Hellenistic technical traditions, initially concentrating on the production of intensely colored cast glass vessels.
4.25 x 3.5 inches
10467-71
This example of Roman glass has beautiful irridescent colors. It has been restored. Roman glass objects have been recovered across the Roman Empire in domestic, industrial and funerary contexts. Glass was used primarily for the production of vessels, although mosaic tiles and window glass were also produced. Roman glass production developed from Hellenistic technical traditions, initially concentrating on the production of intensely colored cast glass vessels.
4.25 x 3.5 inches
10467-71