Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. An elegant mold-formed glass jar of a pale sage-green color, globular form, and near-transparent presentation. The vessel has a slight concave base with a rough pontil scar, a spherical body, a short and broad neck, a collared rim, and a deep interior. Roughly a dozen molded vertical ribs line the body, giving it a textured feel, and applied zigzag latticework rigaree oscillates between rim and shoulder. Scattered areas of silvery and rainbow-hued iridescence complement the verdant body coloration in hues of sapphire, topaz, citrine, amethyst, and emerald. A superb example of refined Roman glass-blowing artistry! Lucite block for photography purposes only. Size: 2.75" W x 2.375" H (7 cm x 6 cm).

For a similar example, please see "Solid Liquid: Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Glass," Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, 1999, p. 96, fig. 178.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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Surface wear commensurate with age, very minor nicks to rigaree trails, and some roughness to base, otherwise intact and choice. Light earthen deposits within recessed areas, and scattered areas of great silvery and rainbow iridescence.