Bidspirit auction | GREEK CORE-FORMED GLASS ALABASTRON

GREEK CORE-FORMED GLASS ALABASTRON - Ca. 600 - 400 BC. A core-formed glass alabastron with a cylindrical body, rounded bottom, a short neck, and a broad disc rim. The vessel is made of translucent brown glass with trailing decoration in yellow and pale blue threads, marvered into a zigzag pattern. Two horizontal handles are applied on either side of the shoulder.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1864,1007.1225.Size: 85mm x 30mm; Weight: 110gProvenance: 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.