6th-7th century AD. A substantial cut glass bowl with ring of seven large disc studs below the rim and seven smaller beneath, disc base. Cf. similar item in the Corning Museum of Glass, New York, accession number 61.1.11.779 grams, 14.2cm (5 1/2"). From an important London collection; previously in a private UK collection, formed 1983; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.163492-10078. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition, repaired.