Lot 447
Beaker with Wheel-Cut Decoration. Roman, c. 2nd to 3rd century AD. Height: 3-3/4". Robust,of thick green glass, the cup of tapering cylindrical form, with thick weighted base. The rim knife cut when blown, and slightly inward curving. At four regular intervals, encircling bands were cut on the exterior using a lapidary wheel. Intact and perfect, with variegated opaque silvery and colorful transparent iridescence, interspersed among a gay patina. Pleasant, and a rugged display object.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
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| Realized $690 |
