Roman Glass Patella Bowl w/ Stunning Iridescence
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to early 4th century CE. A beautiful, free-blown patella bowl formed from semi-translucent, pale blue-green glass with a footed base and smooth pontil scar, gradually-expanding walls, a flared rim with a rolled lip, and a deep basin with a prominent central kick. Brilliant layers of silvery and rainbow-hued iridescence create a fiery color palette and nicely complement the vessel's soft turquoise hues. Size: 4.95" W x 1.7" H (12.6 cm x 4.3 cm).
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
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#135646
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to early 4th century CE. A beautiful, free-blown patella bowl formed from semi-translucent, pale blue-green glass with a footed base and smooth pontil scar, gradually-expanding walls, a flared rim with a rolled lip, and a deep basin with a prominent central kick. Brilliant layers of silvery and rainbow-hued iridescence create a fiery color palette and nicely complement the vessel's soft turquoise hues. Size: 4.95" W x 1.7" H (12.6 cm x 4.3 cm).
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#135646
Condition
Minor nicks and abrasions to foot, body, and rim, with micro-bubbling within the glass matrix, and light weathering film, otherwise intact and very good. A smooth pontil scar indicates it was intentionally smoothed or worn away over time. Light earthen deposits and stunning silver and rainbow iridescence throughout.
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Roman Glass Patella Bowl w/ Stunning Iridescence
Estimate $900 - $1,400
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