Bidspirit auction | HELLENISTIC CUT GLASS BOWL

HELLENISTIC CUT GLASS BOWL - Ca. 200 BC . A Hellenistic bowl made from green glass, the translucency of which is reminiscent of naturally occurring rock crystal, a highly valued and fashionable luxury in the Roman Empire. It has a simple shape with grooved a decoration on both the interior and exterior. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1999.315 Size: 45mm x 145mm; Weight: 150g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.