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Fragment of a Bowl

4th–5th century
Not on view
The inscription indicates that the bowl from which this fragment came depicted Christ’s raising of Lazarus from the dead. The magic wand in Christ’s hand, often seen in early Christian images, conveys his powers as a worker of miracles.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fragment of a Bowl
  • Date: 4th–5th century
  • Geography: Made in probably the Rhine Valley
  • Culture: Late Roman
  • Medium: Glass (greenish), engraved
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/16 in. (4.5 x 8.9 x 0.4 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
  • Object Number: 18.145.4
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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