Lot no. 84
RARE "MURRINA" CUP.
In agate called "Murrina" with ovoid body flared towards the lip and tightened at the level
discoidal base. The rim is marked by two finely engraved lines. Slight
chips on the lip. Remarkable condition.
Murrina agate. H. 4.1 cm; Diam. 9 cm; Diam foot. 4 cm
Roman art, 1st century BC - 1st century AD
A Roman Murrina cup. In agate called "Murrina" with an ovoid body flared towards the lip and
tightened at the discoidal base. The edge is marked by two finely engraved lines. Light chips on
the lip. Remarkable state of conservation. 1st Century BCE - 1st Century A.D.
Provenance
Former English private collection
Published in DEL BUFALO D., MURRINA VASA, A Luxury of Imperial Rome, n° 74, 2016
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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