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Cosmetic (uncertain)

MS241

From: Phoenicia

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS241
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Phoenicia
Date Made 200-400 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass | Cosmetic (uncertain)
Technique Blown
Description

Glass yellow. Rim folded inward and down, outsplayed from shoulder, shoulder rounded. Sides straight. Tapering toward base. Base kicked in, with pontil mark. Blown, perfect condition. Dirt inside layer of iridescence, faint iridescence beginning on dulled surface outside.

Height 4.5 cm
Outside Diameter 4.1 cm
Credit Line Gift of John H. Harrison, 1895
Other Number GL23 (ancient glass project) - Other Number

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