Roman Glass Jar w/ Silvery Iridescence
Roman, Imperial Period, 1st to 3rd century CE. A graceful free-blown glass jar that sits on a slightly flattened base and rises to a globular body followed by a short tubular neck with a rolled lip. Two trailing handles join the shoulders to the neck and rim. The glass presents with deep amber hues and areas of brilliant silvery iridescence that formed over the ages. A dazzling piece that showcases Roman artistry with glassware. Size: 2.25" W x 3" H (5.7 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#157467
Condition Report: Old inventory labels inside interior cavity. Surface wear, weathering film, and minor nicks commensurate with age. Earthen encrustations and beautiful rainbow and silver iridescence throughout.
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Roman, Imperial Period, 1st to 3rd century CE. A graceful free-blown glass jar that sits on a slightly flattened base and rises to a globular body followed by a short tubular neck with a rolled lip. Two trailing handles join the shoulders to the neck and rim. The glass presents with deep amber hues and areas of brilliant silvery iridescence that formed over the ages. A dazzling piece that showcases Roman artistry with glassware. Size: 2.25" W x 3" H (5.7 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#157467
Condition Report: Old inventory labels inside interior cavity. Surface wear, weathering film, and minor nicks commensurate with age. Earthen encrustations and beautiful rainbow and silver iridescence throughout.
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