Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Mould-blown from translucent glass, the globular body on a circular flat base tapering at the shoulders to a cylindrical neck with an everted rim; a single applied handle; the body decorated with a horizontal band of a continuous Vitruvian wave framed by a double circumferential line, decorative ridges above and below; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in The Corning Museum of Glass, New York, vol.II, nos.640-641, for similar. 16.7 grams, 66 mm (33.9 grams total, 79.4 mm high including stand) (2 5/8 in. (3 1/8 in.)).

From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1948-2000. Ex J.L. collection Surrey, UK.