fragment
Object NameFragment of Vessel
Made FromGlass
Date25 BCE-50 CE
Place MadeRoman Empire
Techniqueblown, cased (probably by dipping), carved, ground, polished
SizeOverall H: 5.5 cm; Blue Th: 0.3 cm
Accession Number95.1.2
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque white over translucent deep blue; blown, cased, probably by dipping, carved, ground, polished. Triangular fragment of vessel wall; decorated in white on blue background with parts of three elements: (A) on right, front legs and part of body of horse, facing left, at full gallop or (more likely) rearing; (B) between and below horse's legs, curved wing-like object that extends upward and toward right, terminating in a point; (C) to left of horse, trident-like object with S-shaped outer prongs. Inner surface has numerous horizontal striations.Provenance
about 1830
600-799
1800-1899
700-999
