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Shallow Ribbed Bowl
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Shallow ribbed glass bowls, often light blue, green, or turquoise in color, are a fairly common ancient glass vessel type. They were likely made by blowing or pressing molten glass into molds, sometimes leaving visible air bubbles within the glass matrix. After cooling, an artisan would rotate the bowl on a wheel or lathe, using a gentle abrasive to smooth out imperfections.
| Artist / Maker | Roman, Eastern Mediterranean |
|---|---|
| Date | 50 BCE–100 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Roman, Eastern Mediterranean |
| Medium | glass |
| Dimensions | Overall: 4.2 x 16 cm (1 5/8 x 6 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Glass |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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