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Very Rare Persian Glass. C. 3rd-4th cen

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Very Rare Persian Glass. C. 3rd-4th cen
Very Rare Persian Glass. C. 3rd-4th century A.D., an unusual example from the very small Persian glass industry of the time. A large vase or bottle, 8 -1/2 " high, 4 -1/4 " diameter at base, flaring at center, gracefully tapering to 1 -3/4 " at top. The original encrustations from the archæological excavation present, through which shine iridescent colors of blue, green, and purple, giving an opalescent glow. Unusual size, both in dimension for this type of glass, and in weight, over two pounds. A lovely example, of museum quality.