Fragment of Bowl

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Object Name: 
Fragment of Bowl
Accession Number: 
51.1.137
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 2 cm; Estimate Base Diam: about 4.5 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
about 800-999
Primary Description: 
Fragment of Bowl. Transparent very pale green, with one large and many small bubbles. Blown in dip mold. Fragment of bowl. Lower wall curves down and in; base slightly concave; pontil mark circular (D. 1 cm). Decorated in relief on lower wall and base. On wall: 11 (of estimated 13) ribs radiating from continuous horizontal band just above base. On base: two concentric circles.

More Info

Department: 
Ancient
Provenance: 
Tano, Phocion J. (Greek), Former Collection
Category: 
Islamic
Color: 
pale green
Technique: 
mold-blowing
Material: 
glass

Publications (1)

Islamic Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass Volume Two (2014) illustrated, p. 112, #801; BIB# 113723