Patella (bowl)
Patella (bowl)

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Ancient Mediterranean Art

Patella (bowl),

1st century CE

Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1945-225

Information

Title
Patella (bowl)
Dates

1st century CE

Medium
Opaque white glass
Dimensions
h. 4.3 cm, diam. rim 9.2 cm, diam. base 4 cm (1 11/16 x 3 5/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
y1945-225
Place Made

Europe, possibly Italy

Description
Horizontal rim; carinated body with two convex curves; out-splayed base ring, of rectangular cross section. On the interior, a fine groove just below the rim.
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
glass, bowls (vessels)
Materials
rolled glass

Purchased from John Khayat by Frank Jewett Mather, Jr.; given to the Museum by Frank Jewett Mather, Jr.

Bowl (Patella)

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