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ROMAN GLASS AMPULLA JAR - 1st - 3rd CENTURY AD browse these categories for related items... All Items: Ancient Glass: Pre AD 1000: item #690005 Please refer to our stock #2180 when inquiring.
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A wonderful Roman pale green ampulla jar measuring 5.3 cm in height with a circumference of 10.5 cm. The vessel was discovered in Syria and is dated to the 1st - 3rd century AD, the Roman Period. There are two stabilized cracks in the body. The globular body grows to a restricted neck and a flat rim. The bottom is rounded and the vessel is covered with a heavy earth encrustation on the exterior and interior. Shipping is free and the jar is in excellent condition. For centuries these small bottles were often referred to as "blood jars" because they were thought to hold the blood of martyrs. This belief was disproved when analysis of the red substance in some jars was proved they were not blood deposits. It is now believed the vessels were used to hold holy water and/or sacred oils. Our Certificate of Authenticity with guarantee is included and worldwide shipping is always free. U.S. payments may be a personal check or money order made payable to: Passage to Antiquity P.O. Box 3433 Munster, IN 46321 If you prefer PayPal, kindly remit to: Passtoant@hughes.net |
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