{"product_id":"ancient-roman-glass-cosmetic-juglet-holy-land","title":"Ancient Roman Glass Cosmetic Juglet\nHoly Land","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Roman Glass Cosmetic Juglet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoly Land, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely blown ancient Roman cosmetic juglet from the Holy Land, dating to the 1st–3rd century CE. This elegant vessel features a tall, elongated ribbed body with a gently tapering base, a flared funnel-shaped rim, and a gracefully applied strap handle extending from the shoulder to the rim. Delicate thread-glass decoration encircles the neck, adding refinement to this classic Roman form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vessel displays spectacular iridescent weathering in shimmering shades of silver, blue, green, and gold, created naturally through nearly two millennia of burial. The ribbed body remains crisp and well-defined, while attractive mineral encrustation and luminous patina enhance its visual appeal, making it a superb display piece for collectors of ancient Roman glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuglets of this type were commonly used to hold perfumes, scented oils, cosmetics, and precious ointments, reflecting the refined tastes and daily rituals of the Roman world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and highly displayable example of Roman glass craftsmanship, combining elegant proportions with exceptional iridescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 1\/2 in. (16.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1st–3rd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roman, Holy Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blown Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ex. Israel; Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) Export Permit No. 64730. From a Biblical artifacts collection formed since 1988.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53366196928809,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/2D2326F2-1358-4B70-9E42-072795B98915.jpg?v=1785001456","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/ancient-roman-glass-cosmetic-juglet-holy-land","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}