Roman Glass Flask, Marvered Pattern
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Description
**Originally Listed At $350**
Roman, Imperial period, Eastern Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A dazzling glass bottle adorned with marbled and marvered designs. Though originally formed from translucent, amber-colored glass, the vessel's surface is now enveloped in centuries of weathering film and lustrous iridescence, making it not only appear opaque but also shimming with silver and rainbow hues. A true testament to all the opulence and beauty of Ancient Rome! Size: 1.9" Diameter x 2.8" H (4.8 cm x 7.1 cm)
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.
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#182800
Roman, Imperial period, Eastern Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A dazzling glass bottle adorned with marbled and marvered designs. Though originally formed from translucent, amber-colored glass, the vessel's surface is now enveloped in centuries of weathering film and lustrous iridescence, making it not only appear opaque but also shimming with silver and rainbow hues. A true testament to all the opulence and beauty of Ancient Rome! Size: 1.9" Diameter x 2.8" H (4.8 cm x 7.1 cm)
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.
#182800
Condition
Professionally repaired and restored with wax in areas and break lines visible. Are of loss to lower neck and in some minor areas along break lines. Possible additions to design. Stunning iridescence.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5%
Roman Glass Flask, Marvered Pattern
Estimate $400 - $600
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Auction Curated By
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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