ROMAN GLASS PHIALE - LIBATION BOWL WITH FLORAL PATTERN

Ca. 100-300 AD
A glass phiale with its meticulously moulded, shallow form. The bowl showcases a rounded base that gracefully complements its overall design. The smooth interior surface of the basin provides a pristine backdrop for ceremonial libations and offerings. Notably, the base of the phiale exhibits a captivating radiate pattern, comprising eight almond-shaped arms that elegantly extend into a mesmerizing ribbon pattern. This intricate motif, meticulously rendered through the ancient glass moulding technique, adds a sense of dynamic movement and visual appeal to the piece.
Size: L:50mm / W:175mm ; 185g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Estimate: GBP 600 - 900