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On Being Shallow
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Patera (shallow bowl) Handle in the Form of a Lion
Patera (shallow bowl) Handle in the Form of a Lion
This handle for a patera, a shallow cup-shaped vessel, is in the form of an outstretched leaping lion. The handle consists of larger palmetted-shaped end which the lion rests its f...
MODERN SCULPTURE
MODERN SCULPTURE
Stone sculpture; sandstone head. Orange-yellow fine-grained sandstone. Short hair, no fringe, cut around the ears, lumpy appearance as if thick and curly; there is a groove running...
Shallow Circular Bowl with Floral Decor
Shallow Circular Bowl with Floral Decor
The walls of this shallow, circular bowl extend laterally from the circular footring (to form the vessel floor), then rise vertically to the mouth rim. The piece is fully glazed in...
Askos (shallow pouring vessel): Wreath
Askos (shallow pouring vessel): Wreath
Askos (shallow pouring vessel) with strainer flling hole and ring handle; decorated with wreath in red-figure technique. Spout modern?...
Denarius of L. Lucretius Trio, Rome
Denarius of L. Lucretius Trio, Rome
Obv.: Radiate bust of Sol r. Border of dots. Slight nicks in edge of flan; shallow tool- marks below portrait.
Rev.: Crescent surrounded by seven stars; above crescent, TRIO; with...
"Bird's Head" Lamp
"Bird's Head" Lamp
Light buff fabric, no slip. Mold-made, boat-shaped lamp with flat bottom and shallow resevoir; the flaring nozzle is an extension of the reservoir. The reservoir top is only slig...