Fragment of a vase
Fragment of a vase
Place of OriginEgypt
DateRoman period
DimensionsL: 2 3/8 in.
MediumGlass, blown
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.641
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DescriptionFragment probably from a bulbous jug. The glass is translucent cobalt with many red and opaque white spots in enamel on the outer surface. It was free-blown and spattered. The fragment is chipped on the edges.
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
7th-11th century
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