Conical Bowl on Base Ring
Conical Bowl on Base Ring
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st century CE
DimensionsH: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm); Rim Diam: 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm); Base Diam: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.720
Not on View
DescriptionThis pale green glass bowl, made in the 1st century CE, has a flared rim and conical sides. The base is pushed in with a hollow ring and a depression in the center. Small bubbles are visible in the glass, showing how it was shaped by blowing and tooling.
1st-2nd century CE
about 3rd century CE
1st century CE
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