Glass cameo fragment of a large platter or tabletop, 1st half of 1st century


Glass cameo fragment of a large platter or tabletop, Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, 1st half of 1st century , Roman, Glass; cast, applied, and carved, Overall: 9 1/2 x 20 3/4in. ( x ), Glass, Translucent deep purple with opaque white overlay. Everted, rounded rim, with slightly downturned outer lip; shallow convex side; flat bottom with slightly upturned and rounded outer edge. On interior, two raised lines as molding around side, retaining in places traces of white overlay; on exterior, recessed horizontal lines below rim and at edge of side and bottom


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