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ROMAN FLASK IN HIGHLY IRIDESCENT GLASS WITH A JANUS HEAD
Very rare Roman anthropomorphic glass vase featuring a double Janus head.
A blown-molded body with two similar heads, each with a chubby face, dimpled chin, and curly hair; a cylindrical neck with a long collar and an everted lip.
The bottle is covered with a highly iridescent, rainbow-toned oxidation layer.
Around the 2nd/3rd century AD.
Height 8.2 cm x width 4.5 cm - Perfect condition, no restoration
A similar piece sold for 4500 euros at Christie's in 2011
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5425331

Internal reference: e228

Glass flask with Janus head - Roman art, 2nd/3rd century AD - Intact

€1,450.00Price
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