Lot Essay
Although of a more common form the colour of this bowl is more unusual than the previous lot.
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CIRCA LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN BLUE GLASS RIBBED BOWL
CIRCA LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
The hemispherical bowl cast with 13 vertical ribs, the interior with two shallow wheel-cut grooves on the lower wall, on a flat base
5 in. (12.6 cm.) diam.
CIRCA LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
The hemispherical bowl cast with 13 vertical ribs, the interior with two shallow wheel-cut grooves on the lower wall, on a flat base
5 in. (12.6 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Acquired prior to 1998.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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