Ancient Sassanian Cut Glass Bottle
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Near East, Sassanian Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely glass bottle with a bulbous body and tapering, constricted neck and small, flat rim. It has a lovely iridescence from the encrusted surface patina; hints of its dark blue surface shine through. The form suggests that it was a sprinkler vase or otherwise used for holding precious liquids in danger of evaporation. Size: 3.45" W x 4.8" H (8.8 cm x 12.2 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private New York collection; Ex-private collection of Mr. & Mrs. James DiBella, NYC. Acquired from Khader M. Baidun & Sons, Jerusalem, Israel, 2000 and said to be found in Jerico.
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#120924
Near East, Sassanian Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely glass bottle with a bulbous body and tapering, constricted neck and small, flat rim. It has a lovely iridescence from the encrusted surface patina; hints of its dark blue surface shine through. The form suggests that it was a sprinkler vase or otherwise used for holding precious liquids in danger of evaporation. Size: 3.45" W x 4.8" H (8.8 cm x 12.2 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private New York collection; Ex-private collection of Mr. & Mrs. James DiBella, NYC. Acquired from Khader M. Baidun & Sons, Jerusalem, Israel, 2000 and said to be found in Jerico.
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.
#120924
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Tiny chip from rim, with pale, encrusted, iridescence on surface.
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Ancient Sassanian Cut Glass Bottle
Estimate $300 - $450
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