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THBSasanian Thick-walled Green Glass Bowl, Ex-Christie's
Lot 96
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Ancient Near East, Sasanian Empire, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A stunning, thick-walled, blown glass vessel of rich olive green hues, presenting a cylindrical form with sharply vertical walls, a kicked at the center underside forming a raised area, with a broken pontil mark on the base. An absolutely beautiful example of glass from the last Persian empire before the rise of Islam, a crucial period in history - with amazing iridescence of purple, blue, and aqua hues - and let's not forget its wonderful provenance! Size: 4.75" in diameter x 2.175" H (12.1 cm x 5.5 cm)
The Sasanian Empire was a major force in Persia, vying for control with the Romans and later Byzantium. Their glasswork and metalwork was renowned, and the artistry of this piece is clear. When they were conquered by Islamic forces in the seventh century, their artisans began to work for new rulers and this is why Persian themes have a great influence on Islamic art. Truly a special piece demonstrating the tremendous artistry of the region.
For a similar example see no. 38 in G. Fehervari, et al, Art of the Eastern World.
Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex-Christie's December 13, 2013 New York Antiquities Auction, lot 59; ex-Gallery Rosen, Tel Aviv, Israel, 1977
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#132761Vessel is intact. Surface shows areas of weathering film with some flaking - as well as brilliant fiery iridescence.Condition
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