Lot 454
An Impressive Large Pitcher in Green Glass. Roman, 2nd-3rd century AD. The pitcher free blown, with the body of broad, swelling drop shape, which rests on high foot created by folding the base inward. The vessel's neck fairly narrow while the mouth, wide and funnel-like, has been folded to form a narrow channel. Attached at the back, a wide combed handle in the same color glass -- this with folded thumbrest. There are decorative trailed rings at the neck and below the rim. Modest repair to a small part of the vessel's shoulder, otherwise this large piece is superb, with magnificent iridescence -- ranging from silvery to green, with subtle blues, magentas, and violets. Height: 8-3/4". The vessel robust, lovely, and remarkably preserved for its size -- thus rare!
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,500.
Cf. Hermitage Coll., no. 272.
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