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MS5635

From: Syro-Palestine

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS5635
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Syro-Palestine
Period Roman Period
Date Made 300-400 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Description

Pitted surface, patches of brilliant blue iridescence and white decomposition. Blown wine colored glass with curled lip. Two handles clear yellowish green. Indented base.

Height 10.6 cm
Width 5.2 cm
Outside Diameter 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Miss Lydia T. Morris, 1916
Other Number GL15 (ancient glass project) - Other Number

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