Lot 450
A Choice, Subtly Iridescent "Grape" Flask. Roman, likely Syria, c. 2nd - 3rd century AD. Height: 5". Very robust, this bottle is thickly blown from a light green glass. The funnel is mouth rather broad and deep, and the tapered neck is folded down to create a decorative ring around the shoulders. Details to the body are sharp, from the numerous globules comprising the "grapes," to the two small triangular leaves, not to mention the seam of the two-piece mold. Intact and perfect, with transparent to nearly opaque silvery iridescence, having hints of blues and violets. Rare and important. Cf. Sammlung Oppenlander, no. 470, an earlier version.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750.
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| Realized $2,645 |
