Roman Glass Tear Collector -Small
Roman Glass Tear Collector -Small
SKU: AN703
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This small Roman glass antiquity, approximately 4 inches in length, is a remarkable relic from the ancient Roman Empire, where glass was a highly prized commodity. This delicate bottle showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Roman glassmakers, who mastered the art of glassblowing—a technique believed to have originated in Syria and Sidon. The process began with smelting sand at intense heat to create the raw material, which was then skillfully blown into exquisite forms like this one. Each piece of Roman glass carries centuries of history, reflecting the innovation and artistry of an empire that transformed glassmaking into a revered art.
Imported from Israel
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- Antiquity
- Roman Glass
- Size approx: 4 Inches
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What you see in this photo is a four inch long Roman glass bottle.
In the Roman Empire glass was highly prized commodity and used in the whole Empire.Glass then was created in two stages. First the raw material was smelted from sand in intense heat then passed onto blowers to form the intended product.
Roman glass, many archeologists believe started in Syria and Sidon. After the Romans invaded the area, they took the development of glass manufacturing and blowing one step further to create the amazing pieces we find today.
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