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Rim fragment of mosaic-glass bowl
Eastern Mediterranean or Italy 1st century CE Glass, mold-made L: 4; W: 3.6 cm The Eliahu Dobkin Collection Accession number: 77.12.237 |
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One of the most striking features of Hellenistic glassworking was the development of the mosaic technique. Vessels were prepared from the fusion of segments of colorful glass, both translucent and opaque, in arresting combinations of colors and shapes.. Publications: Israeli, Yael, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum: The Eliahu Dobkin Collection and Other Gifts, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel, 2003, English / Hebrew Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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