Ancient Roman - Roman glass vase with relief decoration...

ROMAN OENOCHOE IN GLASS Roman oenochoe with a greenish glass handle, featuring a relief decoration and a clover-shaped lip. The body is square, each face adorned with a distinct relief design. Each decoration consists of a large oval with inside ear-of-grain motifs surmounted by a circle, oblique lines, and ear-of-grain motifs above a circle. A large circular-section handle connects the shoulder to the lip, folded back at the top forming a wide knop. This oenochoe was probably part of a table service. Nice iridescence. The glass is partially covered by an iridescent layer formed by oxidation over the centuries. Roman period, circa 3rd/4th century AD. Dimensions: height 13.9 cm x diameter 6.8 cm. This oenochoe is completely intact. No restorations. The vase will be supplied with an export license issued by the German cultural authorities. Provenance: Germany, H.H.K Previous provenance history: private German collection The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural object passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days. All items from the seller are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

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