1st C. BCE Roman Glass Bowl Fiery Iridescence
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Roman, late Republic to early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A fabulous glass bowl of early form that is shaped from translucent, pale yellow-green glass. Inside the rim is a pair of wheel-cut striations indicative of early Roman artistry. Enveloping the entire vessel are layers of rainbow-hued iridescence that create more colors as the layers slowly flake off over time. Size: 5.39" L x 5.35" W x 2.69" H (13.7 cm x 13.6 cm x 6.8 cm)
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 91.1.1341
Provenance: private Wailea, Hawaii, USA collection, acquired via descent from father, who collected prior to 2000
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#182796
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 91.1.1341
Provenance: private Wailea, Hawaii, USA collection, acquired via descent from father, who collected prior to 2000
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.
#182796
Condition
Light abrasions and flaking to iridescence, with minor micro-bubbling within glass matrix, and some weathering film in scattered areas, otherwise intact and near choice. Fantastic rainbow iridescence throughout!
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1st C. BCE Roman Glass Bowl Fiery Iridescence
Estimate $1,800 - $2,700
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