181 - Roman Iridescent Aubergine Glass Dimpled Jar. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Of squat profile with dimples to the equator, short neck, broad mouth and dimple to the underside; remains of iridescence. See Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass In The Corning Museum Of Glass, Volume I, New York, 1997, item 285, for a similar type. 74 grams, 96 mm high (3 3/4 in.).

Roman Iridescent Aubergine Glass Dimpled Jar. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Of squat profile with dimples to the equator, short neck, broad mouth and dimple to the underside; remains of iridescence. See Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass In The Corning Museum Of Glass, Volume I, New York, 1997, item 285, for a similar type. 74 grams, 96 mm high (3 3/4 in.). Acquired Jerusalem, Israel, June 1974. From the private collection of Dr Stanley I. Batkin (1914-2015), Scarsdale, New York, USA. From a private USA collection, acquired from the estate of the above. Ex Ancient Glass from the Dr Stanley Batkin (2014-2015) collection, Bonhams, London, 6 July 2017, no.177 (part). TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.