Ancient Roman Pale Blue Glass Bowl with Iridescence

GBP 1,050.00

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Object Description

A beautiful Ancient Roman bowl, cast from translucent, pale blue glass. The bowl is wide, curving gently and evenly from a flat, circular base towards a thin, rounded rim. The glass is a pleasing pale blue enhanced with a vibrant polychromatic iridescence. The bottom of the interior of the bowl is decorated with two wheel-cut engraved concentric circles. Scratches and earthy encrustations are visible across the surface, however the rim is excellently preserved, with no chipping.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd Century AD

Object History

Ex. Israeli Collection, 1990s.

Object Condition

Excellent. Scratches and earthy encrustations to the surface. Vivid iridescence.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:17.2 x H:4.1 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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