fragment
Object NameFragment of Dish or Bowl
Made FromGlass
Date701-899
Place Madepossibly Egypt; possibly Western Asia
TechniqueBlown, scratch-engraved
SizeOverall Diam (max): 6.6 cm, Th. (max): .3 cm
Accession Number51.1.143
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionFragment of Dish or Blow. Almost colorless glass; blown, scratch-engraved. Fragment from floor of dish or bowl. Bottom of wall curves down and in; floor rises slightly before curving down toward center. Interior has scratch-engraved ornament; large roundel (D. est. about 20.0 cm), which fills floor and contains leaves on curling stem, isolated leaves, and two elements resembling vertical strokes if kufic letters; leaves and letters are hatched.Provenance
Source
Phocion J. Tano
(Greek) - 1951
