Roman Aubergine Glass Beaker

Object Description

A fine Roman aubergine translucent glass beaker featuring a conical body with a slightly concave base and an out splayed everted rim. This beautiful vessel is enriched with a band of vertical ridges across the neck and different sized shapes forming a honeycomb effect around the body. Iridescence and encrustation are visible to the surface.

Date: Circa 4th century AD

Object History

Ex J.L collection, Surrey, previously Ex James Macdonald collection (Newcastle), pre 1960’s. Then Erik Miller collection, 1970’s.

Object Condition

Excellent condition, hairline crack across the body.

Object Details