Lot 4815
Unusual Weight in Emerald Green Glass. Byzantine or Islamic c. 7th to 11th century AD. This weight is a simple large disc, unadorned, in a finely colored deep green, with emerald overtones. The disc weighs in at 168.9 grams, which could equally be a weight of 6 Byzantine Ounces, or an Islamic 1/2 Ratl ("pound"). Intact and choice, the top side is especially iridescent with vibrant deep violets, turquoise and azure, accented by a "splash" of bright metallic "peacock" limes, greens, gold to copper. Rare and seemingly unpublished.
Estimated Value $275 - 375.
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| Realized $265 |
