Ancient Roman Blue Glass Amphoriskos

GBP 2,500.00

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Object Description

An Ancient Roman vibrant blue glass amphoriskos with large areas of gold iridescence. The vessel features a globular body with a short stem and splayed foot. Above sits a cylindrical neck embellished with beautiful glass trailing. Two handles in the same vibrant blue have been applied to the shoulders, drawn up and slightly outwards, then pressed onto the neck with one slightly pinched at the side. Delicate vertical indented lines further embellish the body of the vessel.

Date: 1st – 3rd Century AD

Object History

Ex major S.M., London, Collection 1970-2010.

Object Condition

Excellent condition.

Object Details

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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