Roman Glass Jar w/ Trail Handles & Decorations
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Description
Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 4th century CE. A free-blown jar made from translucent, sage-green glass with a concave base and smoothed pontil scar. The vessel features a globular body with a rounded shoulder, a large, collared rim with an out-folded lip, and a pair of applied trail handles. The lower body is adorned with a register of applied zigzag and spiral motif in a similar pigment of green as the darkened handles above. A fine rainbow-hued iridescence and earthen deposits accent most of the surface. Size: 3.25" Diameter x 4" H (8.3 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA; ex-private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Ancient Resource, California, USA, 2012, lot #186
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#164824
Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA; ex-private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Ancient Resource, California, USA, 2012, lot #186
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#164824
Condition
A mentionable fissure runs tangentially across one of the vessel’s handle, forming a tiny hole that is visible. Surface wear commensurate with age. Pontil scar on base. Otherwise, good condition.
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Roman Glass Jar w/ Trail Handles & Decorations
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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