Lot 719
Ancient Roman Glass. A Handsome and Robust Cup, or Beaker. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Crafted in fairly thick, light green glass, the cup slightly barrel-shaped with two decorative (and strengthening) encircling ribs at top and bottom. The ribbing created by vertically compressing the hot glass of the cylindrical body and creating an outward fold. At the top, the mouth is wide and funnel-like. Intact with transparent to slightly crusty silvery to red and green iridescence, along with some cleanable dirt. Height: 3-1/4". The cup quite symmetrical, and thus a very pleasing example of this shape.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
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| Realized $328 |
