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fragment

Object NameFragment of Vessel Wall
Made FromGlass
Date1-99
Place MadeRoman Empire
TechniqueBlown, applied, marvered, reheated
SizeOverall Diam: 3.4 cm, Th: 0.2 cm
Accession Number96.1.9 G
Credit LineGift of Carl Berkowitz and Derek Content
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionPurple semi-transparent; white opaque; blown and applied, parison rolled in chips of opaque white, marvered, reheated, and inflated to full size. Fragment of wall. Outer surface covered irregularly with white spots which are almost flush with base glass.
Provenance
Source Derek Content - 1976-01-01
Source Carl Sandler Berkowitz - 1976-01-01
Former Collection Ray Winfield Smith (American, 1897-1982)
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