Ancient Roman - Very large Roman glass bottle - height 16.8 cm (No reserve price)

This very large Roman glass bottle, standing 16.8 cm tall, is a remarkable example of Roman glass artistry. The scale and preservation of the bottle point to its significant role, potentially for storing liquids like wine or oils in domestic or ceremonial contexts. Roman glassmaking advanced with innovations such as glassblowing, allowing for larger and more varied vessels. Glass objects were both utilitarian and decorative, indicating status and trade connections. The bottle’s size distinguishes it within typical Roman glassware, making it valuable for collectors and scholars interested in ancient material culture and technological progress in the Roman Empire.