Ancient Roman Glass little bowl - 39 mm
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Roman antique glass coupelle, a translucent greenish glass with slightly bluish tint, convex walls, a rounded lip and a flat discoid base, sized 70 × 70 × 39 mm, dating to the mid 1st century to early 2nd century A.D., in excellent condition with authentic original status and provenance from Christie’s London in 1996 (lot 31).
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Translucent glass dish of a green color with a very slight blue tint, featuring convex walls and a rounded rim, resting on a flat discoidal base. It is fitted with a turned-over edge of the wall forming a groove beneath the rim. It is partially covered by a very thin iridescent layer of silvery color.
- Roman Empire, possibly Eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimension: 70 x 70 x 39 mm
- Dating: Middle 1st century – early 2nd century A.D.
- 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 comprises:
- A sale invoice.
- An authentication certificate.
- An Export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
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Translucent glass dish of a green color with a very slight blue tint, featuring convex walls and a rounded rim, resting on a flat discoidal base. It is fitted with a turned-over edge of the wall forming a groove beneath the rim. It is partially covered by a very thin iridescent layer of silvery color.
- Roman Empire, possibly Eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimension: 70 x 70 x 39 mm
- Dating: Middle 1st century – early 2nd century A.D.
- 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 comprises:
- A sale invoice.
- An authentication certificate.
- An Export license (only for countries 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 from 2 weeks to 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
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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.
