ROMAN MARBLED GLASS MINIATURE FLASK
MEDITERRANEAN, C. 1ST CENTURY A.D.
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
Auction: 13 March 2025 from 13:00 GMT
Description
with rounded body on a flat base and marbling in white, grey and gold throughout, the cylindrical neck with everted rim
Dimensions
7cm high
Provenance
Private collection, United Kingdom
Shlomo Moussaieff, London, United Kingdom, collection formed 1948 - 2000
Footnote
This exquisite miniature Roman flask features a surface adorned with swirling patterns, created through the process of arranging and fusing coloured rods of glass. The result is a ribbon-mosaic effect, showcasing a striking variation of hues.