Herodian Period; c. 37 B.C. – 70 A.D.

Composed of pale green, almost clear, glass with remnants of a natural patina. Free blown. Composed of a globular body with cylindrical neck and a folded rim. In very good and original condition.

8.27 inches (21 cms) high

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Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority.

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Ancient uncolored glass was usually a light green due to iron oxide naturally occurring in the sand used to produce it. This was counteracted by antimony or manganese being added. This particular example may contain a small amount of either of these or may simply have been produced using sand with a minimal iron oxide content.

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