Choice Roman Glass Flask w/ Thin Ribs
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. An elegant and sizable flask, mold-formed from semi-translucent, pale blue-green glass with a slightly concave base, a globular, gently-tapering body, a rounded shoulder with a lightly indented neck base, a tubular neck, and a funnel rim with a rolled lip. Dozens of thin pattern-molded ribs spiral down the body, with several vertical ribs forming as a result of the mold lightly compressing the body during its forming. Beautiful silvery and rainbow-hued iridescence cover the body in layers of vibrant color. Size: 3.7" W x 6.125" H (9.4 cm x 15.6 cm).
For a stylistically-similar example of a lighter color, please see "Solid Liquid: Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Glass." Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, 1999, p. 104, fig. 190.
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired from Goldberg Auctions, Los Angeles, California, USA in 1968
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.
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#142663
For a stylistically-similar example of a lighter color, please see "Solid Liquid: Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Glass." Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, 1999, p. 104, fig. 190.
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired from Goldberg Auctions, Los Angeles, California, USA in 1968
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.
#142663
Condition
Minor abrasions to spout, neck, body, and base, and light weathering film, otherwise intact and choice. Light earthen deposits as well as gorgeous silver and rainbow iridescence throughout.
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Choice Roman Glass Flask w/ Thin Ribs
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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