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It's been nearly two thousand years since the ancient Romans perfected the art of making glass. Initially, the majority of their glass products were cast, not blown. The aforementioned casts were most often used to form vessels that were then used to store cooking oils, perfumes, and other costly liquids. By the first century AD, however, Roman artisans were blowing glass in the same way artists do today; this is when "raw" glass, or colorless glass, started to rise in popularity.

 

By the early part of the second century AD, artisans had learned to craft things out of luxury glass, which was heavier than standard glass and available in more colors, including yellow and pink; historians today believe these items were remarkably pricey. If you have recently taken an interest in Roman glass and you are planning to start collecting it, this guide should be quite helpful to you. The subsequent paragraphs showcase details about a few of the places you can successfully shop for Roman glass in the modern era.

 

You Will Learn to Love Internet Auction Websites

 

Probably the biggest "pro" of hunting for Roman glass on online auction sites is that you can do it from your couch or your bed. There is, you should know, a bit of a learning curve when it comes to finding the best Roman glass items on auction pages. You will have to learn which sellers and shops you can absolutely trust and which ones you should be more wary of buying from.

 

Luckily, the world wide web is home to a community of Roman glass enthusiasts who are sure to provide you with any assistance you need! You can locate these men and women in Roman glass-centric social networking groups and on chat forums that are geared towards Roman glass fans. Sometimes, people who bond over Roman glass online ultimately end-up meeting at big antique fairs or other events. Your passion for history could lead you to a brand new group of friends!

 

Antique Shows Are Almost Always Worth Checking Out

 

Antique fairs are great because you simply never know what you're going to find. You'll inevitably go to some shows where there are specialized Roman glass vendors, but this won't be the case at every event. The more information you soak in about Roman glass products, the higher the chances are that you'll eventually run across a diamond in the rough as you shop at a fair. This is why it might be beneficial to schedule a time to meet-up with online friends who have spent years buying Roman glass, whereas you have only been interested for a little while!