Lot Essay
Cf. D. B. Harden et al, Masterpieces of Glass, The British Museum, London, 1968, p. 106, no. 136 for a similar vessel excavated at Quyunjik (Nineveh).
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A SASSANIAN BROWNISH AMBER CUT GLASS TUBULAR VESSEL
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
The cylindrical body with flat base and twelve rows of wheel-cut honeycomb faceted decoration, slight iridescence.
8.3/8in. (21.4cm.) high
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
The cylindrical body with flat base and twelve rows of wheel-cut honeycomb faceted decoration, slight iridescence.
8.3/8in. (21.4cm.) high