Auction 005 Part 1
FINE ANCIENT ART & MILITARIA - DAY 1
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Jul 13, 2024
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LOT 261:
ROMAN GLASS PLATTER ON SHORT PEDESTAL
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Sold for: £6,000
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£6,000 - £10,000
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ROMAN GLASS PLATTER ON SHORT PEDESTAL
Ca. AD 0 - 200A mould-blown pale yellow glass platter, exhibiting a shallow form with a short vertical rim on a short pedestal. In Roman society, glass platters were considered luxurious items, used for serving food during banquets and social gatherings. These platters were meticulously crafted using advanced glassblowing techniques, prized for their exquisite beauty and remarkable transparency. They served as a reflection of the wealth and sophistication of their owners, underscoring the significance of dining and social customs in Roman culture. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 14.40.808.Size: 370mm x 60mm; Weight: 1kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014 acquired from D. Giles. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
