Ancient Roman Glass Grande Patelle - 66 mm
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Grande Patelle, a Roman antique translucent pale green glass patella from the 4th century A.D., measuring 66 × 118 × 118 mm, in excellent condition and authentic, originally from a French auction collection, acquired in 2025 from a French auction house, with an invoice, certificate of authenticity and export licence where applicable.
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Description from the seller
Large translucent pale-green patella glass with convex walls, a vertical-edged lip, and an upper and lower finished hem. It rests on a hollow base formed by a widened annular foot, the bottom of the patella having been pinched at the outer edge and pushed back toward its center, which creates a bottom with a wavy appearance. It is only partially covered by a very fine iridescent layer and earthy deposits.
- Roman period.
- Dimensions: 66 x 118 x 118 mm
- Dating: 4th century A.D.
- Provenance: French private collection acquired on the art market.
- Literature: Ancient glass in the Carnegie Museum Pittsburgh, fig.132, pg.91
Verres antiques et de l'islam, fig.406, pg.159
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries located outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union may take between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Large translucent pale-green patella glass with convex walls, a vertical-edged lip, and an upper and lower finished hem. It rests on a hollow base formed by a widened annular foot, the bottom of the patella having been pinched at the outer edge and pushed back toward its center, which creates a bottom with a wavy appearance. It is only partially covered by a very fine iridescent layer and earthy deposits.
- Roman period.
- Dimensions: 66 x 118 x 118 mm
- Dating: 4th century A.D.
- Provenance: French private collection acquired on the art market.
- Literature: Ancient glass in the Carnegie Museum Pittsburgh, fig.132, pg.91
Verres antiques et de l'islam, fig.406, pg.159
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries located outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union may take between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are 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
4ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
Grande Patelle
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
66 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
118 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
118 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
