Ancient Roman Glass little bowl - 39 mm

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Coupelle, Roman antique glass, 1st–2nd century AD, in excellent condition; dimensions 70 × 70 × 39 mm.

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Description from the seller

Translucent glass goblet in a very slightly bluish-green color with convex walls and a rounded lip, resting on a flat discoidal base. It features a fold of the parison with a rolled edge, thus forming a groove beneath the rim. It is partially covered by a very thin iridescent layer of silver color.

- Roman Empire, possibly Eastern Mediterranean.

- Dimension: 70 x 70 x 39 mm

- Dating: Middle 1st century – early 2nd century AD

- Provenance: Christie's, London, 17 October 1996, lot 31.

- Literature: Les verres antiques du Musée du Louvre II, fig.5, pg.36
Verres antiques et de l'islam, fig.147, pg.69-70

The piece includes:
- A sale invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- An export license (only for countries located outside the European Union).

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Translucent glass goblet in a very slightly bluish-green color with convex walls and a rounded lip, resting on a flat discoidal base. It features a fold of the parison with a rolled edge, thus forming a groove beneath the rim. It is partially covered by a very thin iridescent layer of silver color.

- Roman Empire, possibly Eastern Mediterranean.

- Dimension: 70 x 70 x 39 mm

- Dating: Middle 1st century – early 2nd century AD

- Provenance: Christie's, London, 17 October 1996, lot 31.

- Literature: Les verres antiques du Musée du Louvre II, fig.5, pg.36
Verres antiques et de l'islam, fig.147, pg.69-70

The piece includes:
- A sale invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- An export license (only for countries located outside the European Union).

Shipping: Secure and insured shipment

Obtaining export licenses issued by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries located 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
little 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
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
67
Objects sold
100%
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