Ancient Roman Glass Grande Patelle - 66 mm

Large translucent pale-green glass patella with convex walls, vertical-edge lip and an upper and lower finished edge. It rests on a hollow base formed by a flared annular foot; the bottom of the patella has been pinched on the outer edge and pushed inward at the center, creating a bottom with a rippled appearance. It is very partially covered by a very fine layer of iridescence and earthy deposits. - Era: Roman. - Dimension: 66 x 118 x 118 mm - Dating: 4th century A.D. - Provenance: French private collection acquired on the art market. - Literature: Ancient glass in the Carnegie Museum Pittsburgh, fig.132 , pg.91 Verres antiques et de l'islam, fig.406 , pg.159 - Condition: Excellent condition, intact. The piece includes: - A sales invoice. - An authenticity certificate. - An export license (only for countries outside the European Union). Shipping: Secure and insured shipping Obtaining export licenses issued by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months. Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.

Estimate:£929.29

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