Lot 4689
Core-formed Alabastron with Marvered Patterning. Cf. G.A.E. Vol. 1, pl. 4d; Toledo, Ancient Glass, 123ff. Eastern Mediterranean, or possibly western Iran, c. 4th to mid-3rd Century BC. Height: 4". This alabstron is formed from dark blue glass, wand features a flanged lip, short thick neck, and sloping and carinated shoulders all atop a long cylindrical body, which is slightly barreled. The body is decorated with rows of marvered yellow and blue bands, which creates a delicate feather-like pattern. Remnants of two small lug handles remain at the sides. The mouth and rim appear restored. Some of the inlaid glass has disolved with time, leaving a pleasantly tactile remebrance of its presence. An affordable example of this rare early glass.
Estimated Value $400 - 650.
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| Realized $518 |
