Perfume vase with handle. Rome, late first century BC.

Perfume vase with handle. Rome, late first century BC.
Thick glass. Piece made with mold. Nice iridescence.
In excellent condition.
With old collection label.
Attached certificate issued in 1980.
Measurements: 10 cm (height).
Jarrita-perfumero in which we differentiate the neck of the container itself, which is of respectable capacity of perfume or essence, which presents a profile of vertical and a hexagonal plant with flat base. Both parts are joined by an arched handle. The outer surface shows signs of iridescence that give a range of shades of great appeal.
The use of glass began to become widespread from the first century AD, after the discovery of the technique of blowing around 40 BC, in the eastern part of the Mediterranean coast. This technique was a great revolution, and immediately spread rapidly. Blown glass offered great advantages over other materials because it did not change the taste of the food it contained and was more impermeable than terracotta. In addition, the blowing technique allowed the manufacture of pieces of various shapes and sizes, and also a faster production. On the other hand, glass pieces were easier to clean, so it soon became the favorite material for domestic use.