Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A FINE ROMAN GOLD AND ROCK CRYSTAL PERFUME BOTTLE.
A FINE ROMAN GOLD AND ROCK CRYSTAL PERFUME BOTTLE.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
H max 72 mm; 22,41 gr.
Oblong in shape, carved from a single block of rock crystal and perforated in the center, the attachment formed of a hammered gold plate, surmounted by a semi-spherical lid with a hoop. Three suspension hooks holding chains of gold links. Good state of conservation. Slight wear marks. Rare.
Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the art market.