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Superb Roman Glass Plate - Fiery Iridescence
Superb Roman Glass Plate - Fiery Iridescence
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Description
Rome, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A breathtaking transparent pale green glass plate, free-blown and of a broad, shallow form on an applied ring foot with two thin grooves on the exterior of the rim. A quintessential example with extensive rainbow iridescence throughout. A prime example of free-blown ancient Roman glass - of the quality curated by the finest art museums and handled by the likes of Christies and Sothebys. A very similar example sold at Christies, 10 June 2010, Sale 2323, Lot 63 for $3750, and that was six years ago! See http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/ancient-art-antiquities/a-roman-glass-plate-circa-3rd-4th-century-5321765-details.aspx for that listing. Size: 7.625" W x 1.25" H (19.4 cm x 3.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex - private Canadian collection

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Condition
Choice with a nice broken pontil on the underside of the base.
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Superb Roman Glass Plate - Fiery Iridescence

Estimate $2,500 - $4,500
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Starting Price $1,500
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