SASSANIAN FACETED CUT GLASS BOWL Ca. AD 200 - 600 A Sassanian mould-made pale yellow glass cup with a thick-walled hemispheric body and meticulously spaced circular facets. A large and deeply cut facet on the base provides a stable surface upon which the cup rests. These facets create a sparkling effect when held to the light. Pearlescent deposits on the interior and exterior have developed over time. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 59.34. Size: 100mm x 75mm; Weight: 290g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.