Ancient Iridescent Blown Glass Vessel, Roman‑Byzantine Period

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Dimensions:Height 11.3cm (4‑7/16in), Rim Diameter 6cm (2‑3/8in)Condition & Provenance:This ancient blown glass vessel retains its complete original form without major structural breaks or heavy restorations,the entire surface is blanketed with thick multi‑hued burial iridescence formed by centuries‑long underground chemical weathering,you can spot vibrant shifting flashes of blue,purple,green and gold that shimmer when light hits it directly,heavy crackled lamination layers cover most of the body and neck,some areas have flaky crusty mineral encrustations partially adhering to the glass matrix,minor edge nicks and tiny surface losses appear around the flared rim consistent with ancient burial wear,there is no modern glue fill,no repainting,no artificial iridescent coating added by later hands,every weathering layer is authentic burial patina developed naturally over time,this striking glass artifact comes from an established private estate collection based in Los Angeles,California,it was acquired on the European antiquities market back in the early 1980s and has remained within the same family holdings ever since,never offered to public auction until now.Description:This wonderful antique example is hand‑blown ancient glass,crafted with a rounded bulbous lower body that rises into a stout cylindrical neck finishing with a wide flared outward‑splaying rim,the overall silhouette is balanced and elegant,characteristic of fine late antique glass production,the original glass base material carries a translucent amber‑brown tone largely concealed beneath the dramatic iridescent weathering crust,the iridescent layers form complex crackled scales across every visible surface,producing constantly shifting rainbow‑like color reflections under different lighting conditions,the interior of the vessel also bears matching age‑related mineral deposits and weathering traces,this piece showcases the breathtaking natural beauty of long‑buried ancient glass,genuine intact examples with such rich lively iridescence are quite sought‑after among antiquity collectors,it stands as a fantastic representative specimen for ancient Mediterranean glass art.

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