fragment

Object NameFragment with Greek Inscription

Made FromGlass, Gold Wire

Date200-399

Place MadeRoman Empire

TechniqueGold sandwich technique using wire

SizeOverall Diam (max): 7.8 cm

Accession Number66.1.31

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Reflecting Antiquity: Modern Glass Inspired by Ancient Rome

On ViewAncient Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless glass with greenish tinge, bubbles; gold sandwich glass technique, using wire. Roundel inscription in gold wire between two elements fused together: upper, slightly convex, curving upward at edge; lower, broad, flaring "foot" with bell- shaped profile, cracked off and ground. Inscription, in Greek, "Ephesi/Ze-s[ ]is", each word in rectangular frame within outer border with pediment at top flanked by ivy leaves on wavy stems, all in single strands of gold wire.
Provenance

Source Sergio Sangiorgi (Italian) - 1966

Former Collection Giorgio Sangiorgi (Italian, 1886-1965)