fragment
Object NameFragment with Vegetal Motifs
Made FromGlass
Date800-999
Place MadeNear East
Techniqueblown, applied, relief-cut
SizeOverall Diam: 4.9 cm; Estimate D: 10 cm
Accession Number59.1.500
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent green over almost colorless with yellowish green tinge. Blown, applied; relief-cut. Fragment from wall of vessel (TTh. 0.25 cm) of uncertain form. Decorated in relief (Th. 0.1 cm) with small parts of three green elements: volute, which appears to terminate in half-palmette, and second, opposed volute; third element is represented by minute patch of green. Exterior surface has traces of coldworking, but only near green overlayProvenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27
