Fragment of Neck

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Object Name: 
Fragment of Neck
Accession Number: 
68.1.58-19
Dimensions: 
Overall H (68.1.58-13 and 68.1.58-19): 7.2 cm; Estimate Diam (max): about 6 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
900-1099
Primary Description: 
Fragment of Neck. [68.1.58-13 and 68.1.58-19 joined together] Transparent deep blue; decorated in orange yellow and pale blue shading to pale yellow. Blown; stained. Fragment of cylindrical neck: (Th. 0.15-0.2 cm). Decorated on both sides. On outside: parts of two identical vertical oval motifs with pointed ends (H. about 6 cm, W. about 2 cm), placed side by side; each motif has border consisting of two parallel pale blue lines filled with orange yellow; border encloses narrow oval motif with pointed ends, outlined in pale blue and filled with orange yellow. On inside: uppermost 3.2 cm is solid orange yellow, with irregular bluish red patches.
Department: 
Provenance: 
Smith, Ray Winfield (American, 1897-1982), Source
1968
Category: