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Shallow Bowl on Base Ring
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Shallow Bowl on Base Ring

Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date4th century CE
DimensionsH: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Rim Diam: 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm); Base Diam: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.731
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DescriptionThis red-purple glass bowl, made in the 4th century CE, has a rim folded outward and downward, bulbous sides, and a concave base with a hollow ring. Two blue-green handles are attached at the rim and rise slightly above it. A pontil mark is visible on the underside.

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