Ancient Roman - Glass cup - 1st/3rd century AD.

Gallo-Roman glass coupe This coupe was blown in a transparent glass with originally bluish reflections. Currently, the surface displays a magnificent emerald green color and is naturally “decorated” by a patina with blue and silvery nuances. The conical body, terminating with a small flared rim finely edged, rests on a concave base. Used as tableware, these coupes could be used for drinking but could also be intended to hold different kinds of substances: sauces, spices, other condiments, etc. Produced mainly from the beginning of the Flavian period to the start of the 2nd century AD, they exist in different variants, affecting color and type of glass as well as certain details of shape (rim shape, more or less rounded body, etc.). The glass, rare and fragile, was reserved for luxurious tableware. Glass tableware is intended for serving and presenting dishes. Very good conservation, strong iridescence due to the oxidation of the glass over the centuries, giving multicolored reflections. Roman period, 1st/2nd century AD Diameter 9.8 cm - Height 4.7 cm - Excellent condition, tiny firing stress with no gravity Provenance: Germany, N.G.L. gallery The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement 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 arranged. (Cultural Object Passport) The seller will inform the purchaser of their status if this takes more than a few days All seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Estimate:£500.57

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