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Description
Description
An authentic Roman glass tear bottle discovered in Jerusalem and dating to the 1st century AD. This elegant vessel features a long, slender body with a delicate flared rim and a striking dark silver-gray surface highlighted by vibrant bands of green and blue iridescence. Formed over nearly two thousand years of burial, these luminous colors are the result of natural weathering within the soils of the Holy Land. The contrast between the darker mineral deposits and shimmering rainbow patina gives this piece a particularly dramatic appearance. Preserved since the time of the Roman Empire, it offers a tangible connection to daily life in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period and the era of Jesus.
Length: 13.4 cm (5.28 in.)
Period and Time
Period and Time
Early Roman Period | c. 1st Century AD
This vessel dates to the Early Roman period, when Jerusalem was one of the most important cities in the region and the Second Temple still stood. It was during this era that many of the events recorded in the New Testament took place. Glass vessels of this type were commonly used throughout Roman Judea and are among the most recognizable artifacts from the period.
Material
Material
Free-Blown Roman Glass
Crafted using the free-blown glass technique, a revolutionary innovation introduced by Roman craftsmen, this vessel reflects the advanced glassmaking traditions of the ancient world. The iridescent surface, mineral deposits, and natural burial patina developed over centuries underground, creating a unique appearance that makes every Roman glass piece one of a kind.
