{"product_id":"framed-blown-glass-unguentarium-attributed-roman-1st-3rd-century-ad","title":"Antiquities: Framed Blown Glass Unguentarium, Attributed Roman c.1st–3rd Century AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis intact hand-blown vessel bridges classical antiquity with sophisticated, museum-style presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended inside an architectural shadowbox, the delicate flask rests against a mirrored rear panel that reflects its slender neck and teardrop profile, capturing light across its iridescent body. It serves as a commanding historical accent on a minimalist sideboard or nested within a gallery wall layout, balancing delicate glass against substantial gilded wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearched attribution: Roman blown glass unguentarium, circa 1st–3rd century AD, a form associated with cosmetic, perfume or oil storage. Attribution and dating are based on the supplied research, not independent authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied research describes pale green glass with silver-blue and rainbow iridescence, surface weathering and encrustations. Their composition and a history of burial have not been independently established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is sealed within a custom, deep-profile wood shadowbox with gilded leaf moulding, a fabric spacer, mirrored backing and hanging hardware. The proposed mid-century frame date, gold-leaf finish and specific fabric composition are research attributions rather than independently verified specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Intended Use: Cosmetic, perfume or oil storage flask.\u003cbr\u003eAlternate Suggested Use: Architectural accent or statement gallery display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48382855250118,"sku":"Listing 052-October-2026","price":18125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/AListing052-October-2026-FramedBlownGlassUnguentarium_17.jpg?v=1792592498","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/bg\/products\/framed-blown-glass-unguentarium-attributed-roman-1st-3rd-century-ad","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}