Large Roman Glass Modiolus Cup, Handled Drinking Vessel
Ca. 1–100 CE. Roman, ca. 1st century CE. Drinking cup of pale greenish colorless glass in the modiolus form, a deep, flaring bucket-shaped body set on a thick applied disc foot, with a single small ring handle at the upper wall. The rim is folded outward and rounded, with shallow horizontal tooled grooves encircling the lower body. The modiolus is among the more distinctive Roman drinking vessels, its name borrowed from the measure it resembles; surviving examples in glass are scarcer than their ceramic and silver counterparts. Size: 5.73" W x 5.32" H x 6.1" D (14.6 cm W x 13.5 cm H x 15.5 cm D).
Provenance: private North East Coast, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
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204252
Condition
Repaired from numerous pieces but this form is very rare to find in any condition!
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Ca. 1–100 CE. Roman, ca. 1st century CE. Drinking cup of pale greenish colorless glass in the modiolus form, a deep, flaring bucket-shaped body set on a thick applied disc foot, with a single small ring handle at the upper wall. The rim is folded outward and rounded, with shallow horizontal tooled grooves encircling the lower body. The modiolus is among the more distinctive Roman drinking vessels, its name borrowed from the measure it resembles; surviving examples in glass are scarcer than their ceramic and silver counterparts. Size: 5.73" W x 5.32" H x 6.1" D (14.6 cm W x 13.5 cm H x 15.5 cm D).
Provenance: private North East Coast, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #
204252
Condition
Repaired from numerous pieces but this form is very rare to find in any condition!
Buyer's Premium
30%
Sale price
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
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