Lot 4713
Large Carafe in Aqua. Roman Syria, 3rd to 4th century AD. Height: 9-1/4". This heavy and substantial piece is formed in aqua glass. The bottle, with a funnel mouth that is faintly cupped, sits atop a conical body with rounded shoulders and base, and indented bottom. A heavy trailed ring of glass appears at the throat, to which are attached two combed and folded handles. A little loss to the top of one handle. Otherwise the bottle is very well preserved. With transparent to intense mottled purple-green and gold iridescence.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,650.
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| Realized $1,840 |
