Images(2)

fragment

Object NameFragment From Wall of Vessel

Made FromGlass

Date200-399

TechniqueBlown, reverse-painted

SizeOverall Diam: 4 cm

Accession Number76.1.176

Credit LineGift of Carl Berkowitz and Derek Content

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTransparent very pale yellowish green, with small bubbles; opaque yellow ocher, orange, and brown pigments. Blown and reverse-painted. Fragment from wall of vessel, painted on outside and intended to be admired by looking at interior. Decoration consists of unidentified motif outlined in brown and filled with orange and yellow, on yellow background. Exterior of painted surface is opaque, very dark brown, and slightly glossy.
Provenance

Source Derek Content - 1976-01-01

Source Carl Sandler Berkowitz - 1976-01-01

Former Collection Ray Winfield Smith (American, 1897-1982)