Ancient Roman Opaque White Glass Patella

GBP 600.00

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Object Description

An ancient Roman vessel blown from opaque white glass featuring a cylindrical body, perched on a wide, slightly concave foot. The shoulder splays outwards leading to a thick trumpet-style rim that gently curls upwards. Earthly encrustation is visible across the surface. A patella was a diminutive name fore a patera bowl, used for drinking or ceremonially.

Date: Circa 1st – 2nd Century AD

Object History

Ex SM collection, London 1970-1999.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, with earthly encrustations to the surface. Repaired.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:6.4 x H:3 x D:6.4 centimeters

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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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