{"product_id":"ancient-roman-turquoise-blue-glass-dish-circa-2nd-4th-century-ad","title":"Ancient Roman Turquoise-Blue Glass Dish, circa 2nd–4th Century AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Empire, circa 2nd–4th century AD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17cm Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003eRoman glass dish of shallow circular form\u003c\/strong\u003e, blown in translucent turquoise-blue glass, its colour enhanced by extensive ancient weathering and mineralisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is simply and elegantly formed, with a broad shallow well rising gently towards a plain rounded rim. The underside has a subtly concave centre surrounded by a broad rounded outer edge, giving the dish a pleasingly substantial profile while retaining the characteristic lightness of Roman blown glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly attractive is the \u003cstrong\u003eblue-green or turquoise colour\u003c\/strong\u003e of the glass. Blue glass was deliberately produced in the Roman world through the addition of metallic colourants, especially copper and cobalt compounds, and ranged from pale aquamarine to much deeper blues. The strong turquoise tone of this dish gives it an unusually decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth surfaces retain extensive \u003cstrong\u003eancient burial deposits and weathering\u003c\/strong\u003e. Areas of brown and copper-coloured incrustation contrast dramatically with patches of blue, turquoise and pale green iridescence. The interior displays particularly pronounced laminar weathering, where alteration of the glass surface over many centuries has produced thin, overlapping layers of blue and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simplicity of the form suggests a vessel intended for the \u003cstrong\u003eRoman table\u003c\/strong\u003e, perhaps as a small serving dish, condiment dish or shallow bowl. Such relatively restrained forms demonstrate the Roman glassmaker's ability to produce elegant everyday vessels whose appeal depended upon proportion, transparency and colour rather than elaborate applied decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish survives substantially intact and is particularly appealing for its\u003cstrong\u003e turquoise colour and exceptionally rich archaeological surface\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 2nd–4th century AD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent turquoise-blue glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blown glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow circular dish with rounded rim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tableware \/ serving dish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially intact; extensive ancient weathering, mineral incrustation and areas of blue-green iridescence and lamination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54835620053329,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/BlueGlassDish.png?v=1788965497","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/ancient-roman-turquoise-blue-glass-dish-circa-2nd-4th-century-ad","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}