fragment
Object NameFragment
Made FromGlass
Date900-1025
Techniqueblown, linear-cut
SizeOverall H (existing): 6.3 cm, W (existing): 4.7 cm, Max. Dim. 6.7 cm
Accession Number76.1.254
Credit LineGift of Carl Berkowitz and Derek Content
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionAlmost colorless, with yellowish green tinge. Blown; linear-cut. Fragment from wall (Th. 0.15–0.2 cm) of large vessel. It has slightly convex profile and is covered with ornament defined by shallow linear cuts (W. 0.2–0.4 cm) and with areas of crosshatching. At presumed top of fragment, small part of roundel (D. perhaps 6–7 cm) containing unidentified motif surrounded by cross. Below this, horizontal band of guilloche consisting of small roundel (D. 2.6 cm) containing countersunk dot and, on right side, part of larger roundel (D. about 3.8 cm). Below small roundel, tear-shaped motif framed by cuts.Provenance
Source
Derek Content
- 1976-01-01
Source
Carl Sandler Berkowitz
- 1976-01-01
Former Collection
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982)
