A LARGE ROMAN GLASS CINERARY URN
A LARGE ROMAN GLASS CINERARY URN

CIRCA LATE 1ST-EARLY 2ND CENTURY A.D.

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A LARGE ROMAN GLASS CINERARY URN
circa late 1st-early 2nd century a.d.
Pale bluish-green in color, the free-blown vessel ovoid in form, the base folded to form a ring foot, the flaring rim folded in forming an angled lip and a conical interior, with applied twin M-shaped strap handles; the lid disk-shaped with a tall perforated stem and rounded finial
11 in. (29.2 cm) high including lid

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