Roman Glass Cup w/ Silvery Iridescence.

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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A beautiful free-blown glass cup resting on a slightly rounded base, rising upward to a rolled lip. The glass has a subtle blue hue with areas of silvery iridescence across the surface. Ancient Romans developed skilled techniques crafting glassware that were then exported throughout their empire. This cup is a fine example of Roman artistry that was used for dining. Size: 3.02" W x 2.75" H (7.7 cm x 7 cm)

Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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#158437
Condition Report: Stable hairline fissure radiating from base to rim. Pontil mark on underside of base. A pontil scar or mark indicates that a vessel was free-blown, while the absence of such a mark suggests that the work was either mold-blown or that the mark was intentionally smoothed away or wore away over time. Surface weathering, nicks, and abrasions commensurate with age. Areas of iridescence!