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Shallow Ribbed Bowl

50 BCE–100 CE

Roman, Eastern Mediterranean

Medium
glass
Measurements
Diameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 4.5 x 12.2 cm (1 3/4 x 4 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1915.537
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Although this bowl was probably mold-made, several of its unevenly formed ribs show pincer marks.

Description

Shallow ribbed glass bowls are a fairly common ancient glass vessel type, likely made by blowing or pressing molten glass into molds. After cooling, an artisan would rotate the bowl on a wheel or lathe, using a gentle abrasive to smooth out imperfections.
A shallow, pale green glass bowl is encircled by thick, vertical ribs that taper toward the base like heavy pillars. The translucent, weathered surface is mottled with cloudy white patches and rusty-brown flecks. Light catches the irregular walls and slightly flared rim, casting a jagged, scalloped shadow across the ground. The material glows with a soft, internal light, emphasizing the sturdy, molded form and the deep texture of the aging glass.

Shallow Ribbed Bowl

50 BCE–100 CE

Roman, Eastern Mediterranean

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