Lot 4722
A Choice Iridescent Janiform Head Vase. Roman, possibly Syrian, c. 2nd century AD. Cf. Sammling Oppenlander no. 465, perhaps same workshop. Height: 3-1/8". Mold blown in in deep lime or leaf green glass, this bottle has a shallow funnel mouth and a usual cylinder neck. The body is in the form of two youthful male heads abutting, back to back. Perhaps the portrait is meant to represent Bacchus with hair in the form of globules that resemble a grape cluster. Intact and perfect, the jar is partly covered with cleanable black crust. The revealed side features a lovely, delicately transparent blue-green to cobalt-violet iridescence. Scarce, and always avidly sought out by collectors, be prepared to bid well for this one!
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
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| Realized $2,415 |
