Ancient Roman Light Blue Glass Stirring Rod

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Object Description

A Roman translucent, light blue glass stirring rod with beautiful iridescence. The cylindrical rod has been twisted tightly to create a spiral tool with both ends flattened into small disks. One of which is now partly chipped with the other now missing, there is also repair to the terminal.

Date: Circa 2nd-3rd century AD

Object History

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

Object Condition

Fine condition. Beautiful iridescence to the surface. The existing disk chipped and the other end repaired.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    H:16.5 centimeters

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Trent Park Equestrian Centre
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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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