Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, Imperial Period, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. A dazzling pilgrim flask composed of free-blown, translucent glass of a yellow-green hue. The ovoid body is slightly compressed, features a rounded base, an uneven shoulder, a tapered cylindrical neck with a smoothly fissured rim, and a pair of opaque, cobalt-blue rigaree handles with gently pinched main bodies that terminate in outward-folded suspension loops. Faint areas of rainbow-hued iridescence have developed across the vessel and nicely complement its spring green color. Size: 3.8" W x 5.1" H (9.7 cm x 13 cm); 5.375" H (13.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private prominent Daryl Gruber Kulok collection, New York, USA, acquired in 2006; Daryl Gruber Kulok (1960-2019) had homes in New York city and Connecticut and was fascinated with archaeology of the holy land. In America, she was on the philanthropic board of the Lila Gruber Research Foundation. Later in her life, she spent a good deal of time in Jerusalem where she was on the board of the American Friends of the Bible Lands, and was a serious collector of ancient art and artifacts. She was a student of biblical archaeology, and dedicated to supporting causes related to Israel. She was a major benefactor the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem, an institution "where people of all faiths are welcome to learn and understand our shared history." She was the key contributor to "Three Faces of Monotheism," a major exhibition there in 2007 which explored shared themes between Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Many of the pieces she donated are part of the Bible Lands Museum permanent collection.
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#155705
Condition
Intact with light deposits and iridescence. No pontil as it was mold blown. Old collection label on one side.