Lot 248 SIDONIAN MOLD-BLOWN EWER, VASE, 1ST CENTURY AD

Of elongated, slightly tapering form, the thick amber-brown glass rising to a narrow neck with a broad, out-turned rolled rim. The body is irregularly shaped and exhibits pronounced vertical and horizontal tooling/trailing marks, with numerous small air bubbles and inclusions visible throughout. The glass varies from translucent golden amber to deep brown and almost black, particularly towards the base. The surface displays extensive iridescence, weathering and areas of encrustation. The base is thickened and rounded. Height: 10 cm.