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Shallow Ribbed Bowl
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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.
| Artist / Maker | Roman, Eastern Mediterranean |
|---|---|
| Date | 50 BCE–100 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Roman, Eastern Mediterranean |
| Medium | glass |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 4.5 x 12.2 cm (1 3/4 x 4 13/16 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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