Roman Ribbed Glass Bowl

GBP 3,000.00

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Object Description

A good-sized Ancient Roman bowl made out of aqua coloured glass. The vessel, created through a mould, features a slightly out splayed rim with a rounded edge, the shallow sides curving in to the slightly concave bottom. It shows twenty-two ribs to the outside of the body, tapering towards the bottom. Beautiful translucent iridescence has developed on the item’s surface.

Date: Circa 1st Century AD

Object History

From the private collection of a London gentleman.

Object Condition

Extremely fine, slight dulling and weathering due to ageing.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    H:4.5 centimeters
  • diameter
    15.5 centimeters

Dealer Opening Times

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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