Roman Glass Cup Applied Blue Dots
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Description
Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 4th century CE. A lovely glass cup formed from beautiful yellow-green glass with four dark cobalt-blue glass appliques applied equidistantly around the body. The vessel form is comprised of an inverted bell-shaped body, a gently out-curved rim, and a fire-polished lip - all atop a flat bottom. In addition, the vessel presents attractive translucence in areas and lovely passages of rainbow iridescence. Size: 2.375" H (6 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#139602
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#139602
Condition
Pressure fissures as shown - one running down from the rim and another "X" shaped pressure crack on the underside. Areas of earthen deposits as shown. Nice passages of rainbow iridescence as well.
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Roman Glass Cup Applied Blue Dots
Estimate $600 - $900
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