fragment

Object NameFragment

Made FromGlass

Date300-399

Techniquemold-blown, decorated

SizeOverall H: 3.2 cm, Th: 0.3 cm

Accession Number98.1.96

Credit LineGift of Carl Berkowitz and Derek Content

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Place Made

Roman Empire

Physical DescriptionVery pale yellowish green transparent glass with red opaque, white opaque, and purple translucent cane slices; mold-blown, then decorated with slices of preformed canes. Fragment from floor of dish or bowl. Decorated on outside in relief: part of medallion containing large square that is divided into small squares by raised ribs; in each square, two raised concentric circles and one small circular knob in each corner. At center of concentric circles and at intersections of ribs, cane slice consisting of red dot surrounded by radiating white lines in purple matrix. Yellowish green glass contains bubbles and scale.
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