Squat Roman Glass Flask Gorgeous Iridescence
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A beautiful flask of a squat form that is free-blown from soft yellow-green glass. The circular body sits atop a concave base and has a gradually sloped shoulder, a slender cylindrical neck, and a smooth lip. The exterior surfaces are covered in thick, dark layers of patina that have formed brilliant rainbow iridescence in scattered areas. Size: 2.9" W x 2.625" H (7.4 cm x 6.7 cm)
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.
#141986
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A beautiful flask of a squat form that is free-blown from soft yellow-green glass. The circular body sits atop a concave base and has a gradually sloped shoulder, a slender cylindrical neck, and a smooth lip. The exterior surfaces are covered in thick, dark layers of patina that have formed brilliant rainbow iridescence in scattered areas. Size: 2.9" W x 2.625" H (7.4 cm x 6.7 cm)
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.
#141986
Condition
Minor nicks and encrustations to body and rim, with minor pitting, and smooth weathering film, otherwise intact and very good. Great iridescence and smooth surface textures throughout.
Buyer's Premium
- 26.5%
Squat Roman Glass Flask Gorgeous Iridescence
Estimate $600 - $900
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