{"product_id":"ancient-roman-marble-cosmetic-vessel","title":"Ancient Roman Marble Cosmetic Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman Empire, ca. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st–3rd century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely carved marble vessel of globular form with a short neck and thick, rolled rim. The body displays subtle hand-shaped contours, while the interior has been hollowed through lathe-work, reflecting Roman stone-working techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessels of this type were used for the storage of oils, perfumes, or other valuable substances, representing a more luxurious alternative to their glass and ceramic counterparts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface shows attractive mineral deposits and areas of light encrustation consistent with age and burial, lending the piece a strong, authentic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-preserved and aesthetically pleasing example of Roman marble craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 1\/8” in height x 3”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEx Mouris Khouli, NY collection, Ex Private NY collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53029326192937,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/D4A96581-5994-4F77-9B79-7AB1C8AD8780.jpg?v=1776787099","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/ancient-roman-marble-cosmetic-vessel","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}