SASSANIAN WHEEL CUT GLASS DISH Ca. AD 500 - 600 A Sassanian mould-made dark glass cup with a thick-walled body adorned by meticulously spaced circular facets. A large and deeply cut facet on the base provides a stable surface upon which it rests. These facets create a sparkling effect when held to the light. Pearlescent deposits on the interior and exterior show the passage of time on the piece. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 59.34. Size: 45mm x 20mm; Weight: 570g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's 6 October 2011, lot 228; Ex. Private collection, Germany; acquired in 1989. 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.