A dark amber glass double balsamarium formed as a pair of conjoined tubes with slightly flared tops with thickened rims. The vessel has applied handles at the shoulders joined to the rim. The glass with areas of iridescence and dark crust, a few small earthy deposits. The vessel stands on a flattened base.
 
Roman: Circa 4th century AD.
 
Condition: Very Fine: Complete and intact.
Height 10.1 cms (4 ins)
 
For a similar example see item 359: Roman and Pre-Roman Glass in the Royal Ontario Museum: John W. Hayes
 
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