CUP In agate called "Murrina" with ovoid body... Lot 26

CUP In agate called "Murrina" with ovoid body flared towards the lip and tightened towards the base with a disc-shaped pedestal. The edge is marked by a thin hollowed line. This typology of the bowl is directly inspired by Hellenistic productions. Roman art, 1st century B.C. Diam 9 cm A rare early roman murrina agate cup. 1st century B.C. In agate called "Murrina" with ovoid body flared towards the lip and tightened towards the base pedestal of discoidal shape. The edge is marked by a thin hollow line. This type of cut is directly inspired by Hellenistic productions. Publication DEL BUFALO D., Murrina Vasa, a Luxury of Imperial Rome, p. XX, n°124 Provenance Former European collection French private collection, acquired on the art market