Ancient Roman Glass small bowl - 39 mm
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Description from the seller
A translucent glass bowl of a very slightly bluish green color with convex walls and a rounded lip, resting on a flat discoid base. It has a hemmed parison fold, forming a groove under the rim. It is partially covered with a very thin layer of silver-colored iridescence.
- Roman Empire, possibly Eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimensions: 70 x 70 x 39 mm
- Dating: Mid 1st century - early 2nd century A.D.
- Provenance: Christie's, London, October 17, 1996, lot 31.
- Literature: Antique glasses from the Louvre II Museum, fig.5, pg.36
Antique and Islamic glasses, fig.147, pg.69-70
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact.
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
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A translucent glass bowl of a very slightly bluish green color with convex walls and a rounded lip, resting on a flat discoid base. It has a hemmed parison fold, forming a groove under the rim. It is partially covered with a very thin layer of silver-colored iridescence.
- Roman Empire, possibly Eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimensions: 70 x 70 x 39 mm
- Dating: Mid 1st century - early 2nd century A.D.
- Provenance: Christie's, London, October 17, 1996, lot 31.
- Literature: Antique glasses from the Louvre II Museum, fig.5, pg.36
Antique and Islamic glasses, fig.147, pg.69-70
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact.
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Cultural Heritage Directorate for countries outside the European Union can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1er - 2ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
small bowl
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2022
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
39 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Width
70 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
70 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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