Conical Bowl on Base Ring
Conical Bowl on Base Ring
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
DimensionsH: 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm); Rim Diam: 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm); Base Diam: 2 3/32 in. (5.3 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.723
Not on View
DescriptionThis pale green glass bowl, made in the 1st century CE, has a thickened rim, conical sides, and a pushed-in base with a hollow ring. Small bubbles and a gouge underneath are visible in the glass. A tool mark appears on the rim’s exterior
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4th century CE
1st century CE
4th century CE
1st century CE
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