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Description : Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Among the most desirable colors of all those made in ancient Rome! Small deep bowl called a patella with short rolled foot, collared rim and rounded sides in a stunning cobalt blue glass. Size: 2.875 W x 1.625 H (7.3 cm x 4.1 cm) Glass was first discovered by the ancient Egyptians and archaeologists have found glass beads dating to as early as the third millennium BCE. The Romans produced glass all over their expanded empire with production centers in the Levant, especially Syria and Lebanon, as well as Germany, Egypt, and Rhodes. While a a vessel such as this would have been reserved for the most elite Roman class, even middle-class Romans could afford small vessels such as tear vials and small unguents. Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. IMPORTANT EXCEPTION We are currently unable to ship to Australia, Germany or Switzerland due to customs regulations. #182384
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