Fragment of a Bowl, 3rd–5th century
Roman or Byzantine; found in Carthage (now in Tunisia, North Africa)
Rock crystal; L. 3 11/16 in. (9.5 cm), W. 2 1/4 in. (5.5 cm)
Bequest of Ada Small Moore, 1955 (55.135.7)
Technical Glossary
Roman or Byzantine; found in Carthage (now in Tunisia, North Africa)
Rock crystal; L. 3 11/16 in. (9.5 cm), W. 2 1/4 in. (5.5 cm)
Bequest of Ada Small Moore, 1955 (55.135.7)
Fish and shells carved in relief decorate this remnant of a bowl. The original may have been suspended from chains and filled with oil for use as a lamp. It was one of a group of five rock-crystal objects found in a cistern in Carthage (now in Tunisia, North Africa).
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Related Index Terms
Art Movement/Style
Material and Technique
- • Stone, Rock Crystal
- • Vessel, Shallow, Africa (including Egypt)
- • Vessel, Shallow (Platter, Plate, Basin, Bowl)
Subject Matter/Theme
Technical Glossary
- • crystal
