Lot 2065
Roman Judaea. Circa 3rd Century AD, Opalized Amber Oinochoe. Stunning free-blown jug with spherical body, cylincrical neck, trefoil spout, and applied handle. Formed of amber glass, delicate threads trail around the body below the neck in a spiraling manner. Beautiful gold iridescence throughout, with sparkling passages of green, blue, lavender, and pink. Intact with no visible repairs. Height: 5¾". Estimate Value $1,000 - UP
Ex June 1986, Superior Galleries Sale of the bankrupt assets of the International Diamond Corporation. The ancient Roman glass was acquired thru Rafi Brown in the early 1980's.
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| Realized $2,174 |
