Description:

Late Roman Empire, Ca. 2nd-3rd century CE. Hand-blown glass vessel of petite form with bulbous body, elegantly cinched neck and flattened rim of stunning pale blue hues with areas of iridescence. The invention of the "blowing pipe" technique opened up many possibilities in ancient glass-making in that glass could be shaped by hand. Under the reign of the First Emperor August, 27 BCE - 14 CE, glass-making became an important industry in the Roman Empire. 1.5" H (6 cm) x 2" D (5 cm) Provenance: Ex-Attal Collection, Austin, Texas, via family descent from great uncle, acquired in first quarter of 20th century. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #102172

  • Condition: Excellent!

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