165. Roman oval footed dish, Egypt, Karanis, c.4th-5th century AD
Glass
Maximum diameter 20.4cm
11394 IVP
£ 3,000.00
Formed from a thin-walled, clear yellow-green glass, the shallow dish with a central kick and a separately-attached, tall oval foot with diagonal tooled decoration on the exterior, the thickened rim...
Formed from a thin-walled, clear yellow-green glass, the shallow dish with a central kick and a separately-attached, tall oval foot with diagonal tooled decoration on the exterior, the thickened rim folded outwards and over, the glass with air bubbles.
The decorative tooling on the foot is typical of dishes discovered at Karanis in Fayum, Egypt.
The decorative tooling on the foot is typical of dishes discovered at Karanis in Fayum, Egypt.
Provenance
Joseph Maudslay, Esq.; acquired between 1903-1906Dr R.M. Lawrence, Los Angeles, California, USA; acquired 14th November 1966
Private collection, California, USA; by descent from the parents
Joseph Maudslay was General Superintendent in charge of the construction of the Assuan-Luxor Railway Line, (1903-1906). The headquarters were at Minia, where he shared a house with Mr Howard Carter. This bowl was collected during this period.
