fragment
Object NameFragment
Made FromGlass
Date300-399
Place MadeRoman Empire
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)
Not On View
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.Provenance
Source
Derek Content
- 1976-01-01
Source
Carl Sandler Berkowitz
- 1976-01-01
Former Collection
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982)
