the elegant form of pale amber/green glass moulded with a hemispherical bowl, the almost horizontal rim with a flat edge, the short ring base slightly outsplayed, the underside concave.

For related examples see:   Harden, Donald B. "Roman Glass from Karanis". (1936 Ann Arbor) 63-94 and Petrie online museum, Digital Egypt, # UC 22975

Dimensions: Height: 3 1/4in (8.3cm); Diameter: 7 1/2in (19.1cm).

Condition:  Small ancient chip to the rim otherwise intact and in excellent condition overall with no cracks or breaks.

Provenance:  Paul Ilton private collection acquired between 1925-1958.