Bowl

MS5540

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS5540
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Mediterranean
Period Roman Period
Date Made 200-399 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Mould-Blown
Description

Mold blown, turquoise glass. Layer of white decomposition inside. Rim polished. Globular quality resembles 3-4th c., but slight inward turn of shape looks like this piece may be the bottom of a larger bottle or bowl which was severed in ancient or modern times. In present condition it is not true to any type.

Height 7 cm
Depth 12 cm
Credit Line Gift of Miss Lydia T. Morris, 1916
Other Number GL07 (ancient glass project) - Other Number

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