Late Roman Or Byzantine Glass From The Levant
Late Roman or Byzantine glass Levant or Egypt, II-VI century A.D.
The "crusty" or silver and gold spots on the surface are not an original decoration. They are the result of weathering and mineralization over centuries of burial in the ground. This process is called "iridescence".The tall, tapering conical shape was a popular style for drinking vessels in the late Roman and early Byzantine periods.
The pale green or yellowish tint is typical of the period, caused by natural iron impurities in the sand used to make the glass.
The "crusty" or silver and gold spots on the surface are not an original decoration. They are the result of weathering and mineralization over centuries of burial in the ground. This process is called "iridescence".The tall, tapering conical shape was a popular style for drinking vessels in the late Roman and early Byzantine periods.
The pale green or yellowish tint is typical of the period, caused by natural iron impurities in the sand used to make the glass.
500 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Fully restored
Material: Glass
Diameter: 6.5 cm
Height: 12 cm
Reference (ID): 1734642
Availability: In stock
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