Large Roman Iridescent Glass Vessel
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Hemispherical body with a slightly concave base, a tall tubular neck with a rolled rim. Cf. Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass), vol. II, Warsaw, 1972, II, cat.220, pl.XLIV,3, for similar vessel. 79 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.).
Roman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s.
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Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Hemispherical body with a slightly concave base, a tall tubular neck with a rolled rim. Cf. Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass), vol. II, Warsaw, 1972, II, cat.220, pl.XLIV,3, for similar vessel. 79 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.).
Roman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
