Roman Blue Glass Bowl with Ribbed Decoration

GBP 1,200.00

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Object Description

An exceptional Ancient Roman blue glass bowl featuring iridescence to the surface and intricate ribbed decoration. The vessel is hemispherical in shape, curving evenly from a flat base to a thin, rounded rim, adorned with an encircling groove to the interior. Vertical protruding ribs neatly follow the curve, fading at the shoulder. A beautiful silvery, polychromatic iridescence features across the surface, alongside some earthy encrustations and scratches. Pinprick bubbles occur throughout the glass, otherwise the piece is exceptionally well preserved.

Date: Circa 1st Century AD

Object History

Ex. Israeli Collection, 1990s.

Object Condition

Very fine. Earthy encrustations and minor wear to the surface. Excellent iridescence.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:12 x H:4.1 centimeters

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Dealer Location

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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