Roman Glass Handled Vessel - Gorgeous Blue
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A delicate molded glass vessel, featuring a rounded chamber with a stippled surface, a cylindrical neck, a ribbon handle, and a wide, flat, rolled lip. The exterior and interior feature areas of silvery, pearlescent, and iridescent patina which contrast wonderfully with the deep cobalt blue of the glass itself. Size: 2.45" W x 3.25" H (6.2 cm x 8.3 cm); 4" H (10.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private prominent D.K. collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#153096
Condition Report: Expertly repaired/restored on shoulder; otherwise in nice condition, with a gorgeous smooth pearlescent and iridescent patina. No pontil mark because it is mold made.
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A delicate molded glass vessel, featuring a rounded chamber with a stippled surface, a cylindrical neck, a ribbon handle, and a wide, flat, rolled lip. The exterior and interior feature areas of silvery, pearlescent, and iridescent patina which contrast wonderfully with the deep cobalt blue of the glass itself. Size: 2.45" W x 3.25" H (6.2 cm x 8.3 cm); 4" H (10.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private prominent D.K. collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#153096
Condition Report: Expertly repaired/restored on shoulder; otherwise in nice condition, with a gorgeous smooth pearlescent and iridescent patina. No pontil mark because it is mold made.