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174 - Large Roman Rhenish Type Snake-Thread Goblet from a Workshop in Cologne. Circa late 2nd-early 3rd century A.D. Comprising an ovoid body with trumpet-shaped foot and rounded everted rim; applied 'snake-tread' detailing in swept curves and undulating waves; applied thread collar below rim. Cf. Rothenh fer, P., die Wirtschaftsstrukturen im s dlichen Niedergermanien. Untersuchungen zur Entwicklung eines Wirtschaftsraumes an der Peripherie des Imperium Romanum. K lner Studien zur Arch ologie der R mischen Provinzen, Bd. 7, Rhaden/Westf., 2005, pp. 163-173; Harden, D., Glass of the Caesars, London, 1987, pp.105-8, 130-139, for discussion and glass items with similar decoration; see also Fremersdorf, F., R mische Gl ser mit Fadenauflage in K ln, Cologne, 1959. 87 grams, 17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.).
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Large Roman Rhenish Type Snake-Thread Goblet from a Workshop in Cologne. Circa late 2nd-early 3rd century A.D. Comprising an ovoid body with trumpet-shaped foot and rounded everted rim; applied 'snake-tread' detailing in swept curves and undulating waves; applied thread collar below rim. Cf. Rothenh fer, P., die Wirtschaftsstrukturen im s dlichen Niedergermanien. Untersuchungen zur Entwicklung eines Wirtschaftsraumes an der Peripherie des Imperium Romanum. K lner Studien zur Arch ologie der R mischen Provinzen, Bd. 7, Rhaden/Westf., 2005, pp. 163-173; Harden, D., Glass of the Caesars, London, 1987, pp.105-8, 130-139, for discussion and glass items with similar decoration; see also Fremersdorf, F., R mische Gl ser mit Fadenauflage in K ln, Cologne, 1959. 87 grams, 17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.). Private collection, Europe, 1970s. with Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, USA (The Muse's Song, 2008, no.75). The Nico F Bijnsdorp collection (NFB 241), acquired from the above 2 October 2009. with Bonhams, London, 6 July 2023, no.159. From a London, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonham's catalogue page. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13526-261500. The so-called snake-thread trail was applied to the faces of the vessel and was originally manufactured in workshops in Cologne from about the middle of the 2nd century onwards. A great variety of glass objects with quite similar decoration are on display in the R misch-Germanisches Museum K ln. Roman Cologne was an important production centre for glass, especially for translucent vessels decorated with colourful snake-threads. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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