2nd-1st century BC. A substantial aqua glass cup with small shallow dimple base; engraved with seven elliptical medallions, each with lozenge-cross motif and shallow elliptical recess to centre; hatched border above; seven incised cups below, each with a shallow elliptical recess, two incised circumferential lines above and below. 465 grams, 13cm wide (5"). From a private collection, since 1982; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10560-171105. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition.