Holy Land Glass Tear-Vials
Ancient Judaea/Palestine, 1st Century BC--1st Century AD

When a person died in ancient Judaea, mourners would leave a glass vial filled with their tears
in their loved one's tomb. See also: Holy Land / Biblical Coins & Artifacts


Biblical Judaea, c. 1st century BC / 1st century AD. Excellent small blue-glass tear-vial. A gorgeous piece! Amazing green-blue coloration. Measures 62 mm (2 7/16") tall. Ex-David Hendin coll. #6299: $199


Biblical Judaea, c. 1st century BC / 1st century AD. Tall glass tear-vial. Lovely irridescent patina. Delicate, tapering form. Completely intact! Stands 122 mm (4 3/4") tall! Great display piece. #5764: $325

Biblical Judaea, early 1st century AD. Glass tear-vial. Irridescent blue-purple patina. Chipped rim but lovely! 83 mm (3 1/4 inches) tall. #bl11: $175

Biblical Judaea, c. 1st century BC / 1st century AD. Small glass "tear-vial." Fantastic irridescent patina ranging in hues from white to purple to orange and blue. 60 mm (2 3/8 inches) tall. Lovely! #G141: $250


Biblical Judaea, c. 1st century BC / 1st century AD. Large glass tear-vial. Excellent irridescent sandy-green coloration. 105 mm (4 inches) tall! #6320: $299

Biblical Judaea. 1st century BC - 1st century AD. Glass "tear vial." Lovely irridescent sandy egshell patina, delicate, graceful curves and twisted spout. Small hairline fracture on one side. Measures 78 mm. #2610: $135
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Biblical Judaea, early 1st century AD. Large glass tear-vial. Lovely irridescent green patina. 108 mm (4 1/4 in.) tall! #2639: $385

Biblical Judaea, early 1st century AD. Glass tear-vial. Excellent irridescent blue-green coloration. 98 mm (3 7/8 in.) tall. #753-313: $300. Reserved

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Biblical Judaea. 1st century BC - 1st century AD. Glass "tear vial." Lovely irridescent sandy egshell patina, delicate, graceful curves. Measures 90 mm tall. #2606: SOLD

Biblical Judaea. Gorgeous glass tear-vial. Excellent green coloration and irridescent patina. 85 mm (3 3/8 in) tall. #2621: $250 SOLD