"Rare Roman Glass Vessel" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D. Roman Glass Vessel Start Price USD 699.00 Current Price USD 699.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 05, 2008 End Time Friday, December 05, 2008 Location California See more about '"Rare Roman Glass Vessel" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D.' Description   "Roman Glass Vessel" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D. At auction is an extremely rare "Roman Glass Vessel" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D.  This very unique glass has a single trailed handle to the shoulder and rim, ending with a stylistic Ram's head. This unique Roman Glass relic is permeated with a wonderful golden, light blue and a rarely seen iridescence! The upper portion is split and has a small hairline crack at the base. Measurements:  L. 7.5" Before purchasing a so-called antiquity on eBay, please make sure you know what you are buying.  Buying authentic antiquities requires a bit of knowledge and a lot of common sense; do not be fooled by those who are selling fakes!   PROVENANCE: Ex-West Coast Dealer, acquired at a private auction.Authenticity is Guaranteed for Life!  Glass came into the lives of the ancients as early as 1,500 B.C... It became a common import and export commodity as vessel used for libations, medicines, perfumes and exotic oils around 500 B.C... The Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans and Etruscans were some of the first pioneers in the art of glass making.  As the Roman Empire grew, so did the industry of glass blowing and cast glass.  During the first through third centuries A.D., much of the Roman glass was cast and used for items as unguentaria, bottles, cups and bowls. Yet the art of elaborate glass blown items were still coveted and very much in demand throughout the empire. Large workshops and skilled craftsmen perfected this ancient art of glass making and it became one of Rome's largest exports in the Mediterranean and in the world during this period. At the peak of its popularity Roman glassware was apparent in nearly every aspect of the ancient person’s daily life. The ancient lady's morning toilette and cosmetic, or an ancient merchant's afternoon business dealings, dining with a Roman glass cup filled with wine. To date, some of the most exquisite and finest glass in the world is still produced in Venice, Italy, Aleppo and Damascus, Syria.    GUARANTEE   We always do our best to make sure you are 100% satisfied. We stand firmly behind all of our products, provide you with great customer service, and an unconditional guarantee! Your Complete Satisfaction is our # 1 Goal!  If you are not satisfied for any reason, just return the item within 7 days for a full refund.  Item (s) must be returned in the same condition as when first purchased. We will not incur any liability whatsoever for loss or damage incurred in transit. In the unlikely event of any good damaged in transit, we suggest that you keep all packaging materials for inspection and contact us immediately. We will forward a copy of the shipping records to you so you may file a claim with the Postal Service, which will be the extent of our obligations in this regard. By bidding on this auction you are entering into a legally binding contract, the entire terms of which are contained herein and in the bidding page. By bidding in this auction you indicate that you have read, understand, accept and agree to all the terms and conditions set forth above.     SHIPPING   Once payment is cleared, item(s) will be shipped within 3 business days. All international shipments may take up to 14 working days to arrive and some times much longer depending on the country and its custom policies.  If you require a faster delivery, please email us so arrangements can be made and dues are paid. In the absence of insurance, we cannot be held responsible in the unlikely event that damage/loss occurs in transit. As the vast majority of United States shipping companies do not themselves provide insurance for Antiquities, we encourage you to make your own private insurance arrangements.     Final bidding price does not include any duties/tariffs that may be applicable to clear the goods; it is the buyer's responsibility to verify that the goods purchased are permitted as imports to their country, and pay any taxes or import duties. We hope that your buying experience on eBay will be pleasant and we do our utmost to make sure that your transaction with us is easy and care free!    YOUR COMPLETE  SATISFACTION IS OUR # 1 GOAL!     For questions or comments, please email us@ ishtreasures@yahoo.com     Place a Bid!