Lachrymatory Or Balsamary - Roman Bottle In Iridescent Glass

Iridescent glass from the Roman period, in the shape of an ampoule topped with a long neck.
`Total height: approximately 13 cm.
Base diameter: 3.5 cm.
Lachrymatories or balsamaries (Balsanum) were found in Roman tombs and contained ointments necessary for funerals.
In blown glass (visible bubbles). The lips of the neck edge are complete.
Presence of a crack caused by time, probably the weight of the earth inside, however the object remains stable.
Residual surrounding earth.
The natural iridescence results from the decomposition of the glass in the surrounding earth over time.
Comes from an old private collection, during the 20th century. Authentic period object. Good condition.