Lot 4733
Beaker with Fine Iridescence. Roman, c. 2nd to 3rd century AD. Cf. Newark, fig. 501. Height: 3-1/4". Rather robust and heavy, this beaker is a delicate, inverted bell shape with a flared, cupped rim and curved, tapering walls. In pale green glass, the exterior displays superb iridescence in silvery violet to brilliant "peacock" greens, limes, reds, golds and coppers. With a moderate, stable age crack on one side, and modest ancient chipping to the rim. One not to be missed!
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $546 |
