Object Description
An elegant ancient Roman translucent light blue glass dish featuring a raised foot and wheel-cut decoration. The bowl was formed via the glass-blowing technique, with a pontil bubble remaining at the centre of the foot. A decorative ridge midway up the side and upon the centre of the dish has been achieved through engraving the piece as it spins on a wheel, known as the ‘wheel-cut’ technique. The glass-working is highly sophisticated, with the base of the dish featuring an undulating surface and clean engraving. A beautiful silvery-purple iridescence compliments the pale blue colouration of the glass. Some earthy encrustations feature to one side of the rim, and to the inner engraved ring. The glass displays some minor dulling and scratches, consistent with age, otherwise the piece is in exceptional condition.
Date: Circa 1st Century AD