Roman Mould-Blown Glass Vessel 3rd-5th century A.D. A deep-blue mould-blown glass jar; broad shoulder with tapering sidewalls, everted rim and shallow foot, medial frieze of foliate scrolling tendrils; iridescent surfaces. Cf. Blackmore, L. et al., The Prittlewell Princely Burial Excavations at Priory Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, 2003, London, 2019, p.383, for discussion of type. 98 grams, 65 mm high (2 1/2 in.). Ex Dr D.G. Surrey, deceased.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 700 GBP |
Estimate | 800 GBP |