Lot 4690
Colorful Core-formed Alabstron in Colbalt Glass. Cf. Toledo, Ancient Glass, no. 162. Eastern Mediterranean, probably Phoenician, c. 3rd to early 1st Century BC. Height: 3-3/4". This alabastron is a narrow form, with broad flat top and a rolled lip. The a rather long cylindrical neck has double looped handles attached at the sides and the cylindrical body is slightly barreled. Contrasting with the dark blue hue of the body, encircling bands of white and red glass have been lightly marvered. Aside from chipping to one handle, and slight remnants of a whitish crust, the glass is extraordinarily well preserved. With professional restoration to a singe handle, one could have a key piece that would be the highlight of any advanced collection.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
|
| |
| Realized $2,185 |
