Ancient Roman Glass Atypical Roman glass cup rare shape - 2nd/3rd C. AD
Roman glass cup. Atypical Roman glass container. Flat hemmed bottom, cylindrical body, flat lip. Beautiful iridescent rainbow tones. The bottle is partly covered with an iridescent layer, formed as a result of the oxidation of the glass. In some places, it took the form of an iridescent crust. Roman period, circa 2nd-3rd century AD Size: diameter: 7. 1 cm, height: 3. 6 cm. In perfectly preserved condition - no restorations Origin: Germany, R. T. B. Gallery. Previous history: old private northern German collection, compiled in the 1970s. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, declaration of provenance seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he/she is allowed to sell/ship this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence, are organised (passport for a cultural object) . The seller shall inform the buyer of the status, if the shipment should take more than a few days. a
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Roman glass cup. Atypical Roman glass container. Flat hemmed bottom, cylindrical body, flat lip. Beautiful iridescent rainbow tones. The bottle is partly covered with an iridescent layer, formed as a result of the oxidation of the glass. In some places, it took the form of an iridescent crust. Roman period, circa 2nd-3rd century AD Size: diameter: 7. 1 cm, height: 3. 6 cm. In perfectly preserved condition - no restorations Origin: Germany, R. T. B. Gallery. Previous history: old private northern German collection, compiled in the 1970s. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, declaration of provenance seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he/she is allowed to sell/ship this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence, are organised (passport for a cultural object) . The seller shall inform the buyer of the status, if the shipment should take more than a few days. a
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