Beautiful Roman Glass Vessel

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A beautiful glass jar that is free blown from translucent, olive-green glass. The spherical vessel has a rounded base with a rough pontil scar, broad walls with a rounded shoulder, and a thick conical neck with a narrow mouth. Fiery layers of silvery and rainbow-hued iridescence have formed across the jar and brilliantly accentuate its yellow-green color. Size: 3.625" W x 4.3" H (9.2 cm x 10.9 cm); 4.7" H (11.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Stephen Shalom, collection, New York City, New York, USA, 1970s, purchased in Israel

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Condition Report: Abrasions to body and neck, with minor micro-bubbling within glass matrix, light weathering film, and minor encrustations, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits and fabulous iridescence throughout.