Nice pattern in pic #3. between that and the color combo it's a good question.
So, looks like we have
-1 vote for non-Euro (maybe)
-2 votes for Euro
-2 votes for German
Interesting marble, trying to think if I've seen another banded transparent with a shrunken core. Not to say there couldn't be one just trying to wrack my memory
Haven't seen the "spaghetti" surface from the original post (pic 3) in a non-machine rounded marble before, so yes the second rough spot is probably just a fluke.
Good for bringing it up though, nice topic for discussion. Unusual size/color as well
In the original post the second and fourth pic look to be same angle but with the glare is hard to tell
The last pics I agree show a Japanese-style cutoff, but appear to be on a different pole than what's shown in the original post??
Are there two cutoffs (or rough spots) on opposite poles of this marble?
What's the size? Most angles look like "Japanese" construction but expected more of the spidery pontil traits if this were the case. The only thing that would potentially make me think otherwise is the size or actual color. Pictures look yellow but described as green which could be a trick of the light
Both Cilantro and Spinach are good with Citrus (for me anyways). Something to do with releasing iron in raw spinach, and a homemade salsa/Pico de gallo with squeeze of lime.
Cooked spinach in a homemade Lasagna or spaghetti sauce I like too.
Just curious if there was anything specific to make you think 'most likely contemporary' and not vintage German marbles? My money is on vintage German marbles but thought I'd ask
Auction value isn't always representative of fair market value. All it takes is two bidders, at least one with deep pockets (the buyer) and things can go through the roof.
Another variable is subjective value - $600 can be a drop in the bucket for some people who like it whether it's 'real' or not
Is there blue in the marble as well or is that just a trick of the light. Seems to have similar colors to a banded translucent I've seen (which was cane cut). Hard to tell if yours shows more of a hand-gathered pattern
Good find though, congrats
I don't disagree but have to think that some good marble makers paired up with some of the good rod/cane makers and as a team they could pump out a higher percentage of 'nicer' quality marbles.
It's a nice looking marble. I think Alan's second to last pic might explain what you see on yours, as the cane is "necked down" it's pulled and drawn away from the marble so some of the inner threads/bands (like in your marble) don't always make it perfectly to the pontil. It can be exaggerated more on some examples vs. others.