Lot 1448
Roman. Green Glass Amphora, ca. 200-300 AD. This beautiful miniaturized glass version of an amphora has a reverse conical base that terminates at a knob, twin strap handles, a cylindrical neck that comes to a wide funnel mouth. It is embellished with a single applied trailing near the rim. This vessel exhibits a dark shade of green with a fine even iridescence. We note fine crack fissures expertly restored and only visible with the aid of a black light. All pieces are original. Height: 8 ½"; Length: 3".
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Estimated Value $400 - 500.
Ex Alexander the Great, Hendershott Musuem Catalog, June 2005, Lot 109.
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