Ancient iridescent glass fragment from the base of a vessel, attributed to the Kushan Empire, 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE. Electric blue, violet, and green weathering covers the surface, a vivid effect created by centuries of burial and chemical change
The iridescence forms naturally as it absorbs minerals from the matrix around it and is on the surface only
14.63 grams / 73.15 carats / 58.9 x 31.9 x 5.7 mm
Estimate: $115 - $135
