Lot 32A
Western Europe, France/ Germany, Merovingian Dynasty, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A lovely free-blown glass bowl boasting stunning aqua hues and areas of translucency, sitting on a concave base with a pontil mark, and presenting walls that flare upward to an intricately folded rim and a wide mouth. The exterior walls are pattern-molded with subtle vertical ribs encircling the bottom and a band of concentric circular motifs around the midsection. The interior cavity boasts a prominent conical kick and areas of rainbow iridescence have developed across the surface over the ages. The Romans introduced glass blowing to many cultures, including the Merovingian Franks. This bowl is a fantastic creation by Frankish craftsman using traditional Roman techniques, and its condition demonstrates that it has survived the test of time swimmingly! Size: 5.62" W x 2.5" H (14.3 cm x 6.4 cm)
The Merovingian dynasty was the ruling family of Franks from the middle of the 5th century until 751 CE, a period known as the Migration Period as non-Roman cultures settled back and gained control within the crumbling Roman empire. The Merovingian family was first noted by Roman armies in northern Gaul simply as "Kings of the Franks," but by 509 CE these Frankish rulers had united the Franks, Gauls, and Roman settlers under their rule in what is now modern-day France and Germany. During the Merovingian dynasty, the Franks became quite skilled with glass making, and by the 7th century Merovingian craftsmen were brought to England to create stained glass for churches.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#147794
- Condition: Pontil mark on underside of base. A pontil scar or mark indicates that a vessel was free-blown, while the absence of such a mark suggests that the work was either mold-blown or that the mark was intentionally smoothed away or wore away over time. Surface wear commensurate with age and areas of weathering film. Intact with rainbow iridescence, choice!
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