Roman Cobalt Blue Glass Bottle with Trail

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

3 3/4 in. (38.2 grams, 95 mm).

Piriform with rounded rim and underside, applied white glass trail in spiral from shoulder to base.

Provenance

Acquired Christie's, London, Antiquities, Works of Art and Important Renaissance Bronzes, Plaquettes and Limoges Enamels, 8 July 1981, no.5 (illus).
From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection.

Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages.

Literature

Cf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 377.

CONDITION

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