LARGE ROMAN GLASS FLASK EUROPE OR NEAR EAST, 3RD... Lot 28

LARGE ROMAN GLASS FLASK EUROPE OR NEAR EAST, 3RD - 4TH CENTURY A.D. mould blown body, the long body with subtle diagonal ribbing, dark blue strap handles and a dark blue glass applique to the base Provenance: The J.L. Collection of Ancient Glass, formed early 1970s - 2019 Note: It has been speculated that such vessels were used to hold caroenum, a wine based sauce often used in Roman cuisine. For a similar example please see: Bonham's, London, Antiquities, 6th July 2021, lot 22