Description:

Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. A conical mold-blown glass vessel with a rounded bottom and a thick, flat rim, all boasting beautiful pale-green hues with scattered areas of thick silver and rainbow iridescence. The midsection of the body is decorated with two singular and two groups of three applied blue glass bulbs which provide an elegant pop of color. Archaeologists have discovered such forms in ancient tombs. Some historians believe that they were used as lamps for the deceased to carry with them to the next world. Custom lucite display stand included. Size: 2.7" W x 6.2" H (6.9 cm x 15.7 cm); 6.7" H (17 cm) on included custom stand.

For a similar example, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 17.194.149: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/249393

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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  • Condition: Vessel repaired from multiple large pieces with some small losses and light adhesive residue along break lines. Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, small chips to rim and body, with minor encrustations, and light roughness across most surfaces. Nice earthen deposits as well as silver and rainbow iridescence throughout.

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