Roman glass
€350
available
Object number
AR3545-14
| Object: |
Roman glass
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| Material: |
Turquoise-green glass.
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| Period: |
Around the 2nd century AD. Roman Imperial period. |
| Description: |
Glass in the shape of a slightly waisted hollow cylinder, base and lip projecting.
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| Dimensions: |
61mm high, 55mm diameter.
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| Condition: |
Perfect condition. Only minor signs of aging on the surface. A wonderful iridescent patina over the bright green glass.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2024 from the Kaufmann family collection, Germany. Acquired by the founder of the collection, E. Kaufmann, between 1975 and 1989. A collector's note for the piece is available in copy. It was sold by the German art dealer couple Anne and Dr. J. Christof Roselt. Dr. Roselt is better known for his tenure as director of the Bergisch Museum of Burg Castle, Germany, during which he played a pivotal role in developing and curating its cultural-historical collection.
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| References: |
Similar D. Whitehouse, Roman Glass in The Corning Museum of Glass, Volume I, pp. 159, Nr. 275.
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| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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