Ancient Roman - Exceptional Roman flask in iridescent glass - 2nd / 3rd century AD.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 900 - € 1,000
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This Roman glass aryballos from the 2nd or 3rd century AD has a spherical body decorated with crosshatched lines and striking iridescence in silver, blue, green, red and violet, with a tiny loss on the wound-glass trail.
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ROMAN GLASS ARYBALLUS
Spherical-bodied vase, exceptional iridescence with numerous reflections.
The belly is adorned with crisscross lines, a wide open neck decorated with a rolled glass thread, a large lip rolled outward.
The vase features spectacular iridescence with silvery reflections; blue-green, red and violet, which give it a unique charm.
Dating: 2nd/3rd century AD,
Provenance: - Sale from a private collection, see Corning, Vol. VII 1965, p. 30.
Dimensions: height 9.3 cm - diameter 7.8 cm
Perfect condition - intact, just a very small loss on the rolled thread
Provenance: Germany, M.R.S. Gallery
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateROMAN GLASS ARYBALLUS
Spherical-bodied vase, exceptional iridescence with numerous reflections.
The belly is adorned with crisscross lines, a wide open neck decorated with a rolled glass thread, a large lip rolled outward.
The vase features spectacular iridescence with silvery reflections; blue-green, red and violet, which give it a unique charm.
Dating: 2nd/3rd century AD,
Provenance: - Sale from a private collection, see Corning, Vol. VII 1965, p. 30.
Dimensions: height 9.3 cm - diameter 7.8 cm
Perfect condition - intact, just a very small loss on the rolled thread
Provenance: Germany, M.R.S. Gallery
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2ème / 3ème Siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Exceptional Roman flask in iridescent glass - 2nd / 3rd century AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
