Ancient Roman - Gallo-Roman glass bottle - magnificent...

ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE Gallo-Roman glass bottle on an elegant pedestal. Globular body, tall straight neck and wide flared lip, delicately folded back vertically at its edge. This bottle probably formed part of a dinner service. Very pretty iridescence. The glass is partially covered by a multicolored layer, formed by oxidation caused by the centuries. A light earthy layer covers the glass in places, left intentionally but can be removed with a simple damp cloth. Gallo-Roman period, 2nd century AD. Dimensions: height 13.8 cm x diameter 6.2 cm. In perfect condition, piece completely intact. Provenance: France, Galerie L.V.H. Previous provenance history: French private collection The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days. All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

Estimate:£1,098.65

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