Lot 718
A Fine Ribbed Bowl in Aqua-colored Glass. Greco-Roman, 1st century AD. The mold-made bowl cast, of shallow phiale-like form, with concave base and twenty-four radiating ribs around the bottom. As is usual for this class, the exterior with smooth fire polish while the rim and interior show lapidary polishing techniques, along with three wheel-cut grooves as ornament within. Some light, cleanable calcerous patina along the sides, and slight traces of iridescence. Piece intact and perfect -- and without any of the occasional age cracks that these heavy glass bowls seem to accumulate. Diameter: 5-1/4". A choice glass antiquity!
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Cf. Oppenlander Coll., no. 254.
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