Unknown Roman
Vessel with intense iridescence

Vessel with intense iridescence

Public Domain

Artist
CultureRoman
Titles
  • Vessel with intense iridescence
Date1–100 AD
PlaceSyria
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 × 3 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (13.3 × 9.5 × 9.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number70.89
Not on view

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Department
Antiquities
Object Type
Provenance[Ray Winfield Smith (c. 1897–1982), Houston, by 1970]; purchased by MFAH, 1970.

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