Miniature Roman Glass Pitcher
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100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals!
**First Time At Auction**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine, mold-blown, translucent green glass miniature vessel presenting a rounded body with elegantly ribbed walls, a gradually flaring neck resolving to a folded rim with a stunning trailed handle joining rim to shoulder. All rests upon a flat bottom with a deep indentation created during the mold-blowing process. This petite vessel would make a magnificent addition to any collection. Size: 1.8" W x 2.95" H (4.6 cm x 7.5 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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.
#140865
**First Time At Auction**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine, mold-blown, translucent green glass miniature vessel presenting a rounded body with elegantly ribbed walls, a gradually flaring neck resolving to a folded rim with a stunning trailed handle joining rim to shoulder. All rests upon a flat bottom with a deep indentation created during the mold-blowing process. This petite vessel would make a magnificent addition to any collection. Size: 1.8" W x 2.95" H (4.6 cm x 7.5 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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.
#140865
Condition
Intact, with light deposits on the surface. Remains of wax on the underside. The vessel does not possess a pontil mark, because it was mold made.
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
Buyer's Premium
- 24.5%
Miniature Roman Glass Pitcher
Estimate $500 - $700
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