Oval Object on Base Ring
Oval Object on Base Ring
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date3rd-4th Century
DimensionsH: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm); Rim Diam: 3/8 in. (0.9 cm); Body Diam: 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm); Base Diam: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1237
Not on View
DescriptionThis object is made of transparent to translucent dark natural green glass (5 G 5/2). The glass is thick and contains numerous small spherical bubbles. It was free-blown and shaped with tooling. A circular wad of glass about 1.5 cm wide is present on the base. The rim is rounded in flame. The body is oval in shape with a high pushed-in base that forms a hollow base ring.
Sixth to early seventh century
3rd-6th century
4th-5th century CE
Probably fourth century
4th-5th century CE
Late 4th-5th century CE
1st-2nd century CE ?
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