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Conical Bowl on Base Ring
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Conical Bowl on Base Ring

Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st-2nd century CE
DimensionsH: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Rim Diam: 4 15/16 in. (12.6 cm); Base Diam: 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.721
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DescriptionThis pale green glass bowl, made in the 1st–2nd century CE, has a flared rim and conical sides. The base is pushed in with a slight kick and surrounded by a hollow ring. Two corrugated coils are attached to the rim, possibly as handles. Weathering has obscured details of the surface.

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