Lot 4718
Iridescent Beaker or Jar. Roman, c. 1st to 2nd century AD. Cf. G.A.E. Vol. 1, pl. 65q; Hans Cohn Collection, fig. 120. Height: 2-1/2".Robust and with some heft, the cup offered here is blown in light green glass and features a short flaring rim and a sharply angled conical body set on a stepped, convex bottom. On the exterior, paired decorative grooves have been lightly engraved and encircle the lower part of body. A trivial ancient nick appears at the rim, otherwise the cup is intact and perfect. Iridescence is diffuse to sparkling, mainly in silver, cremes, and rose, with additional deeper green, blue and purple hues. A stylish shape.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| Realized $184 |
