Description:

Roman, ca. 100-200 CE. This gorgeous Roman glass goblet represents the early age of glass blowing. A narrow band below the rim makes this goblet very easy to hold; it has a solid, short base that lets it stand straight. Glass blowing was invented in the Roman Empire around the end of the first century CE and revolutionized Roman household life. Suddenly glass was easy and cheap to produce, and Roman households rapidly replaced pottery with delicate, translucent glass. A goblet such as this one would have been used in an ordinary Roman household for drinking water or wine. It has survived the intervening centuries nearly intact and is a beautiful reminder of some of the similarities between our world and the Roman past. Size: the goblet is 4" tall and 2 3/4" in diameter. Provenance: Ex-Denenberg Fine Arts, Los Angeles 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. #110099

  • Condition: Repair to one section on reverse, covered with dirt; beautiful iridescent patina in some places; caked dirt inside.

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