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Description
Description
An elegant Roman glass vessel formed in the distinctive shape of a bird, dating to the 1st century AD. This finely crafted piece features a slanted cylindrical neck widening into a flattened, rounded body, terminating in a drawn-out tail, evoking the stylized form of a bird in motion.
The rim is delicately folded inward and subtly extended, resembling a beak, a characteristic feature seen in similar Eastern Mediterranean examples. The surface displays a beautiful natural iridescence, developed over nearly two millennia, with soft rainbow tones shimmering across the glass.
Pieces of this type are highly collectible, reflecting both the artistic creativity and technical skill of Roman glassmakers during the early Imperial period.
Period and Time
Period and Time
Early Roman Imperial Period, 1st Century AD
(Time of Jesus, Eastern Mediterranean)
This vessel originates from a period when Roman glass production flourished across the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly following the widespread adoption of glassblowing techniques in the 1st century BC. During the 1st century AD, artisans in regions such as Judea and surrounding provinces produced both functional and decorative glassware, often experimenting with unique forms inspired by nature. Bird-shaped vessels such as this are rare and represent the artistic expression of Roman craftsmanship during a time closely associated with the historical and biblical landscape of the Holy Land.
Material
Material
Free-blown glass with natural iridescent weathering. The vessel exhibits characteristic surface patination formed through centuries of burial, producing soft rainbow hues and cloudy weathering patches. The glass is light in tone, with subtle variations and minor inclusions consistent with ancient production techniques of the Eastern Mediterranean.
