Ca. 200-300 AD. A beautiful light green, blown-glass dish featuring a round form, with a rounded lip, a concave base, and the interior of the plate with a smooth, glossy surface. These shallow plates or dishes were used as a serving ware, or as decorative items. The plates were likely very expensive and often used to display wealth and status. For a comparative piece, see Harden, D. B. (1987). Glass of the Caesars. Milan: Olivetti. p. 98; Christie's, Live Auction 2323 Antiquities, 10 Jun 2010, lot 63.Size: L:15mm / W:130mm ; 60gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.