Bidspirit auction | ROMAN AUBERGINE GLASS VESSEL

ROMAN AUBERGINE GLASS VESSEL - Ca. 100 BC - AD 100. A glass vessel with aubergine-coloured body, formed with a broad everted rim, concave neck, and rounded body tapering to a low, flaring foot. The thickened rim is accentuated by a horizontal ridge on the exterior. The surface displays areas of iridescence and weathering. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 5951, Antiquities including the Plesch Collection of Ancient Glass, Lot 62. Size: 106mm x 60mm; Weight: 160g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.