Fragment of a vessel with floral decoration in relief
Fragment of a vessel with floral decoration in relief

Currently not on view

Fragment of a vessel with floral decoration in relief,

1st century CE

Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1989-14

Information

Title
Fragment of a vessel with floral decoration in relief
Dates

1st century CE

Medium
Faience
Dimensions
7.2 x 7.2 x 4.1 cm (2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Classical Purchase Fund
Object Number
y1989-14
Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
vessels (containers), fragments, ceramics
Materials
faience, glaze
Techniques
relief
Subject
leaves

Acquired by Peter Sharrer at an unknown date from an unknown source; purchased by the Museum (Classical Purchase Fund) in 1989 from Sharrer.

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