Roman Iridescent Glass Vase with Chequered Pattern. 2nd-4th century A.D. With a rounded body decorated with a lozenge 'net' motif, broad flared neck, kick-up to base; extensive iridescence, repaired. 49 grams, 11 cm high (4 1/4 in.).

Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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