Roman Green Glass Ribbed Flask

GBP 395.00

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Object Description

A very fine Ancient Roman flask, formed from an attractive green glass and featuring neat, curved ribbing. The vessel features a globular body, resting upon a flat base with a central pontil impression. A cylindrical neck extends evenly to a wide rim with a folded lip. Neat, shallow ribs adorn the body, spiralling downwards to the right. Beautiful polychromatic iridescence features to the surface, alongside earthy encrustations and some scratches and weathering to the glass. There is a small hole near the base of the body.

Date: Circa 4th Century AD

Object History

Ex. Israeli Collection, 1990s.

Object Condition

Very good. Earthy encrustations, scratches and weathering to the surface. A very small hole near the base.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:6.1 x H:8.9 centimeters

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By appointment only.

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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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