6th-7th century A.D. A glass 'bell' beakerposed of a squat, carinated body, broad cylindrical neck and everted rim; iridescent surfaces. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number , for similar. 48 grams, 10.1 cm high (4 in.). Old French collection of Mr Naudy, Paris, France, from 1992 onwards. Property of a French collector. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price