Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A petite and beautiful flask composed of opaque deep cobalt blue canes which are arranged vertically and form the bulbous body, slightly indented neck, and flared, in-folded rim. The base is round yet stable. This type of ancient glass - also known as mosaic glass - is created through the process of casting and blowing which allows the artist to weave strands of different-colored glass across the surfaces. A smooth pontil scar resides on the side of the vessel and indicates that this vessel was made by hand. A lovely example of early Roman glass with exquisite iridescence in all colors of the rainbow. Size: 1.375" W x 2.625" H (3.5 cm x 6.7 cm)

Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s

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#165079

Intact and choice with beautiful iridescence throughout.