Lot 975
Incredible Lathe-Cut 2 Sided Glass Flask. Byzantine Period, ca. 9th Century. Mold blown two-sides lathe-cut design. Helmeted Queen facing wearing earring and formal collar, large Jerusalem Cross to left; all within fine concentric lines. Verso: Sun Burst design within fine concentric lines. Vivid greenish-golden iridescence throughout! Superb quality, free from chips and visible repair.
This is an outstanding example of precision-cutting technology developed in the 7th -9th century. Cf. Masterpieces of Glass in the British Museum, 1968 London. Wheel Cut pg. 99. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000
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